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Tara Fitzpatrick

Man arrested and charged after death of man in West Lothian flat

A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a man in West Lothian.

Dean Ritchie, 35, was pronounced dead at the scene at a property on Mosside Drive in Blackburn after emergency services were called at 12.50am on Saturday June 12.

His family have been made aware of his death.

Police have confirmed that a 25-year-old man has now been arrested and charged in connection with the death.

Police and Forensic officers investigate the scene of a murder on Blackburn's Mosside Drive. (Victoria Stewart, Daily Record)

He is due to appear at Livingston Sherif Court tomorrow, June 15.

Detective Chief Inspector Cameron Miller from Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team said: “Dean’s family has been left devastated by his death and it is vital we find answers for them.

"We are continuing enquiries in order to piece together Dean’s movements prior to his death and to establish the full circumstances of what happened.

“I believe members of the local community have information which could assist our ongoing enquiries and I would appeal to them to do the right thing and come forward. Families need to know why they have lost a loved one.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team via 101, quoting incident number 0208 of Saturday, 12 June, 2021. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where you can give your information anonymously.”

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