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The BBC's One Show has recreated an infamous UFO encounter reported in West Lothian more than 40 years ago.

Forestry worker Robert Taylor claimed he was attacked by strange extra-terrestrial objects in Dechmont Woods on November 9, 1979.

The "Robert Taylor incident" led to that part of West Lothian being known as the "twilight zone."

Robert died in 2007, but the One Show spoke to several people who were involved in the investigation of the unusual incident.

Author Malcolm Robinson even produced the pair of trousers Robert wore on the day, showing rips which he claimed were from the alien attackers.

He told the One Show's Matt Allwright Robert first saw a large dome-shaped object when he was out for a walk with his dog.

Two balls with prongs protruding from them then lowered from the dome and approached him.

Malcolm said: "[The balls] projected these spike towards his person - his hips. Pulled him very, very forcibly, slightly upwards and towards this larger object.

"Bob said at this point he smelled a horrible burning smell.

"Then he heard a swishing sound and then bang, he lost consciousness."

An actor was used to recreate Robert's version of events. The forestry worker had tried to radio for help when he regained consciousness, but found he could not speak.

The One Show also spoke to a former Lothian and Borders police detective Ian Wark, who investigated the case. He said strange marks were found on the ground at the place Robert had pointed out.

The former detective constable said: "I've no doubt something landed there. What it was, I have no idea."

Obviously, many are skeptical of Robert's UFO story.

But it has proved an enduring story and West Lothian Council event marked out the spot on an information board.

Matt concludes by saying: "Something happened in those woods 40 years ago.

"But what, we'll never know."