By IWAN STONE
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The bodies of a man and a six-year-old girl have been found at a house, as police launch a probe into their ‘unexplained’ deaths.
Officers found the bodies at a property in Harburn Drive, West Calder, in West Lothian.
They had been called to a report of concern for a person at about 4pm on Monday January 20.
Police said the deaths are being treated as unexplained and post-mortem examinations will take place in due course.
Officers said their relatives are aware and are being supported by specialist officers.
Extensive inquiries are now underway to establish the full circumstances.
Chief Inspector Elaine McArthur-Kerr, local area commander, said: ‘We understand this incident may be very upsetting and worrying for the people living in this community and would ask anyone with any concerns to speak to us.
‘A police presence will remain in the area while we carry out investigations and anyone with any concerns, or information, can approach these officers.’
A police cordon at the scene on Harburn Drive, West Calder, after the deaths of a 36-year-old man and a six-year-old girl
Police said the deaths are being treated as unexplained and post-mortem examinations will take place in due course
Officers found the bodies at a property in Harburn Drive, West Calder, in West Lothian
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