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Man in court charged with murder over Armadale shooting
Police say a post-mortem showed the 35-year-old suffered gunshot injuries, and detectives are tracing two vehicles and four men seen nearby.
- On Saturday, September 12, 35-year-old William Watson was shot dead at a property on Harestanes Road in Armadale, West Lothian. Police Scotland confirmed the incident is being treated as murder following a post-mortem examination.
- Superintendent Jocelyn Thomas stated authorities believe this was a "targeted attack," assuring the community that such incidents are rare while confirming an increased police presence will remain in the area.
- Detectives are tracing a blue BMW and a black Vauxhall Mokka seen near the scene alongside four men observed in the area. Both vehicles were recovered and are undergoing forensic analysis.
- Police arrested a 57-year-old man in connection with the death on Wednesday, September 16, as Detective Superintendent Michelle Findlay urged the public to share any information that could establish why Watson was killed.
- Anyone with information can contact the enquiry team directly via the Major Investigation Public Portal or pass information anonymously to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111 as investigations continue.
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Unconfirmed reports of shooting in Armadale
THERE ARE unconfirmed reports of a shooting in Armadale on Saturday. All emergency services are in attendance. A spokesperson for SFRS said: “We were called at 12:33 by police to reports of a vehicle fire in the Upper Bathville area. “Operations control mobilised two appliances to the incident which is being led by police.”
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