CCTV footage has revealed a disturbing incident in which a man was violently assaulted with a pool cue inside the **Tower Bar** in **Livingston**. The attack took place on **November 8, 2023**, and has left staff and patrons of the establishment deeply unsettled. The footage shows a group of men engaged in a game of pool before an altercation escalates dramatically.
The video captures a man in a green top stepping away from the pool table when another man, dressed in red, swings a pool cue towards him. The cue strikes the victim’s head, causing him to collapse to the floor. Following the attack, the assailant discards the cue and stands over the fallen man, speaking words that remain inaudible. He then exits the pub, leaving other patrons visibly shocked.
Images circulating on social media depict the victim with a bandaged head, a bruised face, and a severe cut to his eyelid. The current condition of the victim is not publicly known, but reports indicate he suffered significant injuries from the assault. The attacker has since been banned from the Tower Bar, and the management is cooperating fully with ongoing police investigations.
Management Response and Community Impact
Frank McAlister, the owner of the Tower Bar, expressed his dismay at the incident, emphasizing that the individuals involved were known to the pub staff and had no history of violence. “This was an unfortunate incident involving two people who we know well and of whom neither have ever been in any trouble before,” he stated. McAlister explained that a disagreement arose in the heat of the moment, leading to the violent encounter.
“This was upsetting for everyone who witnessed it,” he added. The pub owner reassured the community that the Tower Bar is committed to maintaining a safe environment. The establishment is equipped with comprehensive CCTV coverage, and all relevant footage has been provided to **Police Scotland** for their investigation.
In light of this incident, the local community is grappling with the implications of such violence in a public setting. The Tower Bar is recognized as a community hub, and the management is taking steps to ensure that similar events do not occur in the future.
As investigations continue, the focus remains on understanding the circumstances that led to this shocking assault and providing support to the victim and staff affected by the incident.
