Girl, six, and man, 36, found dead in West Calder home after 'upsetting' incident

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Emergency services were called to Harburn Drive in West Calder following reports of concern for a person
The bodies of a six-year-old girl and a 36-year-old man were found within a home
The deaths are being treated as unexplained

A six-year-old girl and a 36-year-old man have been found dead in a home in West Lothian on Monday.

Following a report of concern for a person at around 4pm on Monday police found the bodies within a property on Harburn Drive, West Calder.

The fire service was also called to assist police with gaining access to the home.

The deaths are being treated as unexplained and police said post mortem examinations will take place in “due course.”

Their relatives have been made aware and are being supported by specialist officers, Police Scotland said.

The force said extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances. West Lothian council has confirmed that the incident has no connection to the nearby Parkhead Primary School, which remains open.

Chief Inspector Elaine McArthur-Kerr, local area commander, said: “We understand this incident may be very upsetting and worrying for the people living in this community and would ask anyone with any concerns to speak to us.

“A police presence will remain in the area while we carry out investigations and anyone with any concerns, or information, can approach these officers.”

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson added: “We were alerted at 4.05pm on Monday, 21 January, to support emergency service partners on Harburn Drive, West Calder.

“Operations Control mobilised one appliance to the scene and crews gained entry to a dwelling house.

“Crews left the scene at 5.03pm.”