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Four men brutally attacked a 43-year-old man in a West Lothian car park, police have confirmed.Four men brutally attacked a 43-year-old man in a West Lothian car park, police have confirmed.
The incident happened at 0200GMT on Saturday in the public parking area of McArthur Glen, Livingston.The incident happened at 0200GMT on Saturday in the public parking area of McArthur Glen, Livingston.
The victim suffered head injuries and is in hospital where his condition is said to be serious.The victim suffered head injuries and is in hospital where his condition is said to be serious.
Lothian and Borders Police said that the assault occurred as revellers where spilling out of the nearby Chicago Rock bar. Lothian and Borders Police said that the assault occurred as revellers were spilling out of the nearby Chicago Rock bar.
The four attackers are described as white men. One was wearing a black shirt with a white top underneath, dark trousers and had dark hair.The four attackers are described as white men. One was wearing a black shirt with a white top underneath, dark trousers and had dark hair.
I would appeal to the public, particularly the large number of people who would have been in the vicinity at the time, to give us as much information as they can Det Ch Insp John McKenzieI would appeal to the public, particularly the large number of people who would have been in the vicinity at the time, to give us as much information as they can Det Ch Insp John McKenzie
The second was wearing a blue beanie hat, a striped jacket of white, light blue and dark blue, plus blue jeans.The second was wearing a blue beanie hat, a striped jacket of white, light blue and dark blue, plus blue jeans.
The third was wearing a waist length cream jacket with jeans and the fourth was wearing a grey jacket, dark blue jeans and white trainers.The third was wearing a waist length cream jacket with jeans and the fourth was wearing a grey jacket, dark blue jeans and white trainers.
Detective chief inspector John Mckenzie, who is heading the inquiry, said: "By any standards this was a brutal attack which inflicted very serious injuries on the victim.Detective chief inspector John Mckenzie, who is heading the inquiry, said: "By any standards this was a brutal attack which inflicted very serious injuries on the victim.
"At this stage it is not known what the long term effect will be, but it will be terrible for the victim and his family."At this stage it is not known what the long term effect will be, but it will be terrible for the victim and his family.
"I would appeal to the public, particularly the large number of people who would have been in the vicinity at the time, to give us as much information as they can."I would appeal to the public, particularly the large number of people who would have been in the vicinity at the time, to give us as much information as they can.
"Please do not think your information is insignificant - any small piece of information could help us track down those responsible.""Please do not think your information is insignificant - any small piece of information could help us track down those responsible."
Anyone with information can call police on 0131 311 3131.Anyone with information can call police on 0131 311 3131.