Armadale death: Everything we know so far after man found dead at West Lothian property
Here is everything we know so far about yesterday’s death in Armadale
Police have launched a major investigation after a 35-year-old man was found dead at a property in West Lothian.
What happened
Emergency services were called to reports of an injured man in Armadale late on Saturday morning, September 12.
An air ambulance from Glasgow was spotted landing at nearby Bathville Park at around 1pm, however the man was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin is aware.
Road closures
The streets around Harestanes Road were closed off by police as they began their investigations, and officers maintained a large presence in the area. The town’s Brown Street was taped off, and Northrigg Road was also closed.
Firearm used?
Police say enquiries are at an early stage and a post-mortem will take place in due course. However, one line of inquiry is that this death may have involved a firearm.
Car fire connection
At around 12pm on Saturday, officers received a report of a car on fire in the Netherhouses area, near to Armadale. Police Scotland said they are keeping an open mind, but the incidents are being investigated as linked.
The fire was put out by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Services and there were no reports of injuries.
Investigation
Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of both incidents. Anyone with any information can call police on 101, quoting incident number 1361 of Saturday, 12 September, 2026.
Further fire
Emergency services were also called to a fire at a derelict building on Wotherspoon Crescent, Armadale, at 9.49pm on Saturday, September 12. Three fire engines tackled the blaze and left the scene at 11.56pm. There are no reports at this time that this fire is connected to the two incidents in the West Lothian town earlier that day.