A man has been charged in connection with the serious assault of a man in the early hours of New Year's Day.

The 40-year-old victim was found lying seriously injured in Rowan Street, Blackburn around 4.40am.

Police Scotland said they now believe the attack took place at a nearby property in the West Lothian town and the attacker was known to the victim.

There were initially reported to be three suspects but only one man is now thought to be involved. The victim has now been released from hospital, police added.

A 22-year-old man has been arrested and is due to appear in Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday.

Chief inspector Stevie Dolan said: "Having recently met with members of the public and councillors from Blackburn, I'm aware that there were concerns within the local community about this incident.

"Whilst it remains the case that the victim was seriously assaulted, I would like to reassure the local community that our enquiries have revealed that the incident was not as first understood.

"This was initially reported to have been an unprovoked attack by three men within the street. Our enquiries now suggest that the assault was not committed in a public place, and that the victim and the suspect are known to each other.

"Officers will continue to conduct patrols in Blackburn in relation to other ongoing issues, and I would encourage members of the public to speak to officers if they have any concerns."