Driver injured by bare-chested would-be thief

A driver was left with facial injuries after being attacked by a bare-chested man who tried to steal his car keys.

The assault happened around 7:45pm on Monday at Drumshoreland Road in Pumpherston, West Lothian.

A 38-year-old man was driving his silver Ford Focus car towards Broxburn when he was confronted by the barechested suspect standing in the middle of the road.

He stopped his vehicle and was struck in the face by the man, who tried to steal his car keys before fleeing.

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