Armed police have locked down a street in Stonehaven after officers were called to reports of a ‘disturbance’.
02.11.2022 - 12:17 / dailyrecord.co.uk
A man has appeared in court charged with attempted murder after a 53-year-old was found seriously injured in a West Lothian Street.
The man was discovered on Shiel walk, Livingstone, before being rushed to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment at around 12.15am on Sunday, October 30.
Medics described his condition as ‘serious but stable’ following the alleged assault. Police launched a probe into the circumstances of the incident before later arresting and charging a 36-year-old suspect in connection.
Paul McManus , from Livingston, has now appeared in private at Livingston Sheriff Court where he is charged with assault to severe injury, permanent disfigurement, danger of life and attempted murder.
He was also accused of assaulting police officers and resisting arrest.
He made no plea and wasremanded in custody with the case submitted for further examination by prosecutors. McManus is due to make a second court appearance to be committed for trial within the next eight days.
A Police Scotland spokesperson earlier confirmed the arrest. A statement from the force said: “A 36-year-old man has been arrested and charged following an attempted murder in Livingston. The incident occurred in Shiel Walk around 12.15am on Sunday, 30 October, 2022.
“The man will appear at Livingston Sheriff Court today.”
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