A man has been arrested and charged after a 13-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in a shopping centre.

The teenager was attacked from behind within the Poundland store at The Centre, Livingston, on Saturday, April 27.

Police Scotland confirmed a 47-year-old man will appear at Livingston Sheriff Court next Tuesday in connection with the assault.

A force spokesperson said: "A man has been arrested and charged after a 13-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in Livingston.

"The incident took place within the Poundland store at The Centre on Saturday, April 27.

"The 47-year-old is scheduled to appear at Livingston Sheriff Court on Tuesday, May 21."