A woman has been attacked after two people approached her vehicle in a West Lothian village.

The 29-year-old was driving her Vauxhall Corsa west along the A89 in Dechmont on Monday afternoon when a woman flagged her down near the Old Bangour Hospital.

When the motorist rolled down her window to speak to the woman, she was hit in the face and a man tried to get into the passenger door, which was locked.

The alarmed driver left the scene and contacted police, who are now urging other road users to be vigilant.

The female suspect was white, around 5ft 3in with tied-up brown hair.

She was wearing a blue hooded top at the time of the incident.

The man was wearing a dark jacket. Police do not have a clearer description.

Inspector Scott Robertson said: "Fortunately, the woman was not injured during this incident and neither suspect was able to gain entry to her car.

"Nevertheless, she was left extremely shaken as a result and we are pursuing various lines of inquiry to trace both suspects. Anyone who has information that can assist with our inquiries is asked get in touch."

Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland on 101 or alternatively the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.