A man's body has been found in a Scots country park days after a number of emergency services closed down the area. Multiple police vehicles and an ambulance were seen entering Monikie Country Park in the early hours of Wednesday morning.
17.06.2022 - 07:11 / dailyrecord.co.uk
The body of a man was discovered at a West Lothian flat after a neighbour said they hadn't seen him for months.
Officers were called to the property on Lanrigg Road in Fauldhouse, near Bathgate, on Sunday night.
The body of a 57-year-old man was found inside.
Police are investigating the death.
A neighbour, who saw six forensic officers removing boxes from the flat said he hadn't seen his neighbour in months.
The neighbour told the Record: "I hadn't seen him for six months and I've not seen the guy who lets the property for around three months.
"The police were there from 6pm and caused a traffic jam and they were there until around 5am the next morning.
"I've got an ex-partner and kids and I'm just sitting here thinking 'is that going to be me one day?'"
Officers carried out door-to-door enquiries at the scene.
Police Scotland confirmed that enquiries are continuing and that a report will be forwarded to the Procurator Fiscal.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 7.30pm on Sunday, 12 June, police were called to an address in Lanrigg Road, Fauldhouse, Bathgate.
"A 57-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. Enquiries continue at this time.
"A report will be forwarded to the Procurator Fiscal."
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