Police ScotlandTwo more men have appeared in court over the death of a man in a “targeted” shooting in West Lothian.
Billy Watson, 35, was pronounced dead at the scene at Harestanes Road in Armadale shortly before noon on September 12.
Three men, aged 57, 44 and 29, were previously arrested and charged in connection with his death and have appeared in court.
Corrie McQueen, 29 and Martin Patterson, 44, appeared at Livingston Sheriff Court on Monday, September 21, charged with murder and attempting to defeat the ends of justice.
Both men made no plea and were remanded in custody.
Frank McCarthy, 57, who was also charged with murder, made no plea when he appeared at the same court on Friday, September 18.
On Wednesday, September 23, Josh McBride appeared at Livingston Sheriff Court charged with murder and attempting to defeat the ends of justice.
The 20-year-old made no plea and was remanded in custody.
On Friday, Alan Browning and Mark McCorrie both appeared at Livingston Sheriff Court charged with murder and attempting to defeat the ends of justice.
The 34-year-old and 46-year-old both made no plea and were remanded in custody.
‘Deeply loved dad’
Following his death, Billy Watson’s family released a statement through Police Scotland, in which the 35-year-old was described as “deeply loved”.
His family said: “Billy was a deeply loved son, dad, brother, uncle and friend.
“We are all desperate to find out any information about this horrific incident.”
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