Two teenage girls and a man were rushed to hospital after being injured in a large altercation involving 'many people' in West Lothian. The incident occurred shortly before 7pm on Saturday, June 20, on Deans South Road in Livingston, following the community Gala Day celebrations.
Police and Emergency Services Respond
A significant police presence descended on the scene, with images showing the busy road cordoned off and emergency services on both sides. Police received a report of an altercation involving several people, which left a 15-year-old girl, a 16-year-old girl, and a 26-year-old man requiring hospital treatment.
Arrests and Charges
Three individuals have been arrested and charged in connection with the incident. A 47-year-old man and a 17-year-old male are due to appear at Livingston Sheriff Court on Monday, June 22. A 42-year-old woman was also arrested and charged but has been released pending a court appearance at a later date.
Official Statement
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'Around 6.55pm on Saturday, 20 June, police received a report of an altercation involving several people in Deans South Road, Livingston, resulting in two females aged 15 and 16 and a 26-year-old man being injured. Emergency services attended and they were taken to hospital. A 47-year-old man and a 17-year-old male were arrested and charged in connection with the incident. They are due to appear at Livingston Sheriff Court on Monday, June 22. A 42-year-old woman was also arrested and charged, she has been released and will appear at court at a later date.'
