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Officers from Police Scotland are appealing for witnesses following an attempted robbery at a service station in Bathgate.

The incident happened on Edinburgh Road at around 6.40pm on Thursday, 8 September, when a man with a knife entered the store.

He is described as white, in his early 20s, 5ft 6in and spoke with a Scottish accent. He was wearing dark clothing, sunglasses with a dark face covering. He was last seen making off in the direction of Starlaw Crescent.

Detective constable Alan Gibson said: “No-one was injured but staff were left frightened by what happened.

“We are appealing for anyone who was in the area at the time and who may have witnessed the incident to get in touch with us.

“Anyone with any information should contact officers on 101 quoting incident 2902 of Thursday, 8 August, 2022.

“Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.”