Death of Six-Year-Old Girl in West Calder Being Treated as Murder

West Calder: It’s a heartbreaking situation. The police have confirmed that the death of a six-year-old girl is being treated as murder. They conducted a post-mortem examination, and now they’re looking into what happened.

A man was also found dead, but his death is still unexplained. The police are waiting for more information from a post-mortem. They mentioned that there’s no indication of anyone else being involved, which is a relief for the community.

The police are continuing their inquiries, trying to piece together the events. They’re asking anyone with information, no matter how small, to reach out. It’s important for the families affected to get answers.

Detective Superintendent Grant Hendry expressed his condolences to the family and friends of the girl, named Hope. He said they’re providing support to the devastated families during this tough time.

Chief Superintendent Gregg Banks added that this incident has shaken the local community. He’s thankful for the support they’ve received and emphasized the need for privacy for the families involved. There will be more police presence in the area, so anyone with questions can approach them.