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Lucinda Cameron

Two more men arrested in connection with death in West Lothian

Police are investigating the death of William Watson, who was known as Billy (Police Scotland/PA) - (PA Media)

Two more men have been arrested in connection with the death of a man in West Lothian.

Police were called to a report of an injured man in a property on Harestanes Road, Armadale, at around 11.50am on Saturday.

William Watson, known as Billy, was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detectives said on Wednesday that following a post-mortem examination, the 35-year-old’s death was being treated as murder.

Officers said Mr Watson suffered fatal injuries consistent with being shot by a firearm.

Police said on Friday that two men aged 29 and 44 have been arrested in connection with the death.

A 57-year-old man already arrested and charged in connection with the death is expected to appear at Livingston Sheriff Court in due course.

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