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Robert Taylor Encounter
Forestry worker Robert Taylor encountered a spherical craft in the woods. Two smaller spheres attacked him, tearing his trousers and leaving him unconscious. Police treated it as a criminal assault.
November 9, 1979
Livingston, Scotland
1+ witnesses
The Scottish Assault Case
On November 9, 1979, forestry worker Robert Taylor encountered a UFO in Dechmont Woods, Scotland. Two smaller objects attacked him physically—the only UFO case in UK history treated as a criminal assault.
The Witness
Robert Taylor:
- Forestry worker
- 61 years old
- Livingston Development Corporation
- Respected employee
- No UFO interest
The Morning
November 9, 1979:
- Around 10:30 AM
- Walking to clearing
- With his dog
- Routine inspection
- Then encountered
The Craft
What he saw:
- Spherical object
- About 20 feet across
- Dark grey
- Hovering
- Protruding rim
The Smaller Objects
Two spheres:
- Rolled toward him
- Spiked surfaces
- Attached to his legs
- Acrid smell
- Dragging him
Physical Effects
Taylor experienced:
- Knocked unconscious
- Trousers torn
- Legs injured
- Choking sensation
- Extreme fear
Police Investigation
Lothian and Borders Police:
- Treated as assault
- Criminal investigation
- Scene examined
- Evidence collected
- Official case
Physical Evidence
Police documented:
- Torn trousers
- Ladder pattern tears
- Ground marks
- Track marks
- Forensic analysis
Significance
The only UFO case in UK history investigated as a criminal assault, with physical evidence.
Legacy
The Robert Taylor incident remains unique—a UFO encounter investigated by police as a violent crime.