Police are appealing for witnesses after vandals smashed a 20ft wall along the edge of a West Lothian footbridge which is over a century old.

Over £100,000 worth of damage was caused by the vandals using sledgehammers between 1pm and 3pm on Monday.

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The bridge near the Lanthorn Centre in Dedridge will be closed for some considerable time while repairs are carried out.

Alan Scott, a Lothian and Borders Police spokesman, said: "This is a wanton mindless act of vandalism to an historic icon in this part of the town.

"An estimated cost of up to £10,000 to repair the bridge has been quoted.

"We would appeal to anyone who knows who is responsible for the vandalism to contact the police."

(GK/JM)