Police seal off street after being called to incident in Armadale

Police are investigating the use of a firearm after a man was found dead in West Lothian.

Emergency services were called to reports of an injured person in a house on Harestanes Road, Armadale, at about 11:50 on Saturday. A 35-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police Scotland said inquiries were at an early stage and a post-mortem examination would take place, but one line of inquiry is that a firearm may have been used.

The force is also looking at whether a car fire in the nearby Netherhouses area is linked to the incident.

The fire, which was reported at 12:00, was put out and there were no reports of any injuries.

Det Sup Michelle Findlay, of the major investigations team, said: "Our thoughts are with the family of the man who has died in this incident."

She said officers would remain in the area and anyone with information should contact Police Scotland , external .

The area was cordoned off on Saturday and police forensic officers in hazmat suits, some carrying cameras, were seen at the property.