A man has suffered a serious head injury after being hit by a bottle as he stood outside a shop in Livingtson.

The 25-year-old was waiting outside a Superfare store in Fernbank at around 5.30pm on Thursday.

The man required hospital treatment for his injuries.

Officers are now appealing for anyone who saw the assault or who has information that can assist them with their inquiries to please get in touch.

The suspect is described as a white male with very short brown hair, around 6ft tall, of medium build and with tattoos down his right arm.

Detective Constable Kenneth Alexander of Livingston CID said: "This assault has left a man needing hospital treatment for a serious head injury and we are keen to trace the person responsible.

"Anyone who was in the area around 5.30pm on Thursday or who has information, including CCTV footage that can assist us in tracing the suspect is asked to please get in contact."