A man who died after allegedly being injured during a ‘disturbance’ at a West Lothian house has been named as Keith Allan.
Police were called to the scene on Falside Crescent in Bathgate at around 8pm on Monday after the alarm was raised.
The 42-year-old was tragically pronounced dead at the scene with murder cops drafted in to probe the circumstances.
Following a post mortem, his death is now being treated as murder.
Officers have now charged a 32-year-old in connection with the incident.
He is due to appear at Livingston Sheriff Court tomorrow.
A police presence remained at the scene throughout the day with an officer standing guard.
A forensics tent has been erected in the garden of the property over a parked vehicle.
Detective Inspector Brian Manchester said: “Our thoughts are with his family, friends and everyone affected by this tragic incident.
“Local residents may continue to see a police presence in the area but this is being treated as a contained incident and there was no risk to the wider public at any time.”
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