A six-year-old found dead alongside her dad was a “bubbly and affectionate” girl.
Emergency services were called to Harburn Drive in West Calder at around 4pm on Monday after a concerned family member told police that Hope Gordon did not turn up to class at Toronto Primary School in Livingston.
The bodies of Hope and her dad Mark Gordon, 36, were found inside the property.
No one else is being looked for in connection with the deaths, detectives said.
Hope has been described as having a “kind heart” and an “infectious smile” by head teacher Fiona Linfoot.
“Hope was a much-loved member of the Toronto Primary family, and will be hugely missed by all her friends and school staff,” she said.
“She was a bright, bubbly and affectionate girl who brought joy to everyone she met. We will really miss her infectious smile and kind heart.
“We would ask everyone to respect the privacy of her family and the school community at this difficult time.
“Help and support is available to any of our pupils, or staff, affected by this tragic news.”
The deaths are being treated as unexplained, and police said post-mortem examinations will take place this week.
Their relatives have been made aware and are being supported by specialist officers, Police Scotland said.
The family were known to police, however, investigators say it was “nothing concerning”. The force said extensive enquiries are still ongoing to establish the full circumstances.
Detective chief inspector Bob Williamson, of the Major Investigation Team, said: “Our thoughts remain with the man and girl’s relatives at this extremely difficult time and they continue to be supported by specialist officers.
“They are understandably devastated and it is vital we get answers for them.
“At this time, we have no information to suggest anyone else is involved and our enquiries are continuing.
“I would ask that anyone with any information, no matter how small or insignificant you think it is, gets in touch with officers.”
Leader of West Lothian Council, Lawrence Fitzpatrick, says the deaths have left residents in the region stunned.
He said: “Understandably the local community will be in shock and this shock extends across West Lothian.
“Our deepest sympathies are with the family of those affected by this tragic incident.
“Our education officers and school staff are offering the local school community the appropriate support and reassurance at this very difficult time.”
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