Man charged after death of 35-year-old
Police are investigating the death of William Watson, 35, who was known as Billy (Police Scotland/PA) Lucinda Cameron 2 minutes ago A man has been charged in connection with a death in West Lothian .
Police were called to a report of an injured man in a property on Harestanes Road, Armadale, at around 11.50am on Saturday.
Detectives said on Wednesday that following a post-mortem examination, the 35-year-old’s death was being treated as murder.
Officers said Mr Watson suffered fatal injuries consistent with being shot by a firearm.
A 57-year-old man who was arrested in connection with the death has now been charged, police said on Thursday.
Detectives previously said they were interested in the movements of two vehicles, a blue BMW car and a black Vauxhall Mokka, which were seen on Harestanes Road around 11.50am on Saturday.
Anyone with information can contact the investigation team directly using the Major Investigation Public Portal at mipp.police.uk/operation/SCOT26S17-PO2, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where anonymity can be maintained.
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