A cyclist had to grab a knife blade with both hands to avoid being stabbed by an attacker who pounced on him on a Scots bridge.
27.01.2022 - 17:37 / dailyrecord.co.uk
Police investigating the murder of Blair Gault have returned to the scene in Livingston with drones.
Blair, 32, was found injured on a footpath in Livingston, West Lothian, on November 16, 2021.
Emergency crews raced to the scene, near Buchannnan Gardens, but he was pronounced dead upon their arrival.
Detectives launched a murder investigation and last week confirmed four people had been arrested in connection with his death.
Two men, aged 51 and 33, and two women, aged 52 and 54, were arrested.
However, enquiries remain ongoing and police have launched a drone in the Deans area.
Police warned locals on social media: "Air Support Unit will use a Police drone to assist Major Investigation Team and West Lothian Police at Deans, Livingston, today in relation to an ongoing enquiry.
"We will keep disruption to a minimum and thank the local community for their support."
Confirming the arrests in a previous statement, Police Scotland said: "Following a police operation this morning, two men, aged 51 and 33 and two women, aged 52 and 54, have been arrested in connection with the death of Blair Gault.
"Enquiries are ongoing."
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