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First picture of young West Lothian mum-of-two 'taken far too soon'

Tributes have flooded in for a West Lothian mum who was found dead on Saturday, May 7.

The Daily Record reported how officers raced to Learmonth Crescent, West Calder, just before 7pm on Saturday.

The body of a 26-year-old woman was discovered at a property on the street, with the woman being named locally as mother-of-two Aimee Cannon, from the area.

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Loved ones took to social media to pay tribute to Aimee, hailing her as 'lovely' and 'taken far too soon'.

One loved one wrote: "Cant believe I'm reading this, taken far too soon.

"Always had a good wee laugh whenever we seen each other.

"My thoughts go out to the family at this awful time.

Another added: "In shock.

"Much love to your kids and family.

"R.I.P Aimee Cannon."

A further tribute said: "R.I.P Aimee Cannon, another one taken far too young."

Neighbours on the street reported to the Record that the area was still on lockdown as of Monday morning at 9:30am.

One, who asked to remain anonymous, said: "Police attended and put up two cordons, an inner and an outer.

The woman has been named locally as mother-of-two Aimee Cannon. (Facebook/The Daily Record)

"They stood guard and today the street is still cordoned off.

"Detectives and forensics have been in and out.

"Our street is still a crime scene and they (police) are saying it is unexplained."

On Sunday afternoon, cops confirmed that an investigation is underway into the woman's death.

The circumstances around her passing are currently not known and her death is currently being treated as unexplained.

A post-mortem will be carried out in due course.

A police spokesperson previously said: “Police Scotland are carrying out enquiries into the death of a 26-year-old woman following a call to an address in West Calder at around 6.40pm on Saturday, May 7.

"A post mortem examination will be carried out in due course however the death is being treated as unexplained."

Police Scotland were contacted for further comment on Monday morning.

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