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The bodies of a man and a six-year-old girl found in a house

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A man and a child were found dead in a house in West Lothian.

The bodies of a 36-year-old man and a six-year-old girl were discovered at a property on Harburn Drive, West Calder.

Police Scotland responded to reports of concern about a person in the house at around 4pm on Monday.

Officers said submit mortem examinations would be carried out in due course and the deaths were being treated as unexplained.

The force said the relatives are supported by specialized agents.

West Lothian Council said the incident had “no connection” to nearby Parkhead Primary School, which remains open as normal.

Ch Insp Elaine McArthur-Kerr said: “We understand that this incident can be very disturbing and worrying for people living in this community and we would ask anyone who has any concerns to please talk to us.

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

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