E-fit of attempted murder suspect
Police hunt for men who attacked and robbed female taxi driver
Police have released an e-fit of one of the suspects in the attempted murder of a taxi driver in West Lothian.
The 60-year-old woman picked up a man in Hyndford Road, Lanark, at around 9.30pm on Saturday, February 11, before collecting a second male a short time later at Cleghorn Road near to the play park.
While driving towards West Calder the victim was threatened before stopping the car on the A704 at the junction for Pateshill Water Treatment Works where she was dragged from the vehicle and assaulted until she fell unconscious.
The woman was also robbed of various pieces of jewellery.
Police are now issuing a fresh appeal for information and have released an e- fit of a male suspect.
He is described as white, late 20s or 30 years of age, skinny build, approximately five feet 10 tall, clean shaven. He is describe as having a very distinct large nose.
The suspect spoke poor English with a foreign accent and was wearing an army green- coloured hooded top with the same colour of green bottoms, described as being like a matching tracksuit or all in one.
The hood was up but underneath he wore a dark-coloured hat pulled down to his eyebrows.
Officers are also looking to trace a second male in connection with this incident. He is described as white, late 20s or 30 years of age, normal build, approximately five feet 10 tall and clean shaven.
He spoke good English with a foreign accent and was wearing a dark jumper-style hoody, black in colour with white toggles hanging down from the hood with no logos or writing on it, dark-coloured formal type trousers or combats and black woollen gloves.
Detective Inspector Paul Batten from Livingston CID said: “One week on from this horrific attack I would firstly like to thank the public for their continued support and assistance with our investigation so far.
“We have been pursuing various lines of inquiry to trace those responsible and will continue to do so until they have been brought to justice.
“I’d ask our communities to study this e-fit image and contact us immediately if they believe they recognise the individual, or if they have been approached by anyone looking to pass on or sell any jewellery that was stolen from the victim.”
Anyone with information they feel is relevant can speak to officers by contacting 101. Alternatively, an anonymous report can be made through the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.