SNS GroupA 32-year-old man has been charged over a death in Bathgate.
Keith Allan, 42, was found dead at a home in Falside Crescent, Bathgate, West Lothian, at around 8pm on Monday, said Police Scotland.
The 32-year-old arrested and charged over the death is expected to appear at Livingston Sheriff Court on Wednesday, said the force.
Following a post-mortem examination, police said they are treating Allan’s death as murder.
Detective Inspector Brian Manchester said: “Our thoughts are with his family, friends and everyone affected by this tragic incident.
“Local residents may continue to see a police presence in the area but this is being treated as a contained incident and there was no risk to the wider public at any time.”
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