Man appears in court on murder charge after 42-year-old found dead in West Lothian

A 32-year-old man has appeared in court accused of a murder in West Lothian.

Keith Allan, 42, was found dead at a home in Falside Crescent, Bathgate, at around 8pm on Monday.

Keith Allan, 42, was found dead at a home in Falside Crescent, Bathgate, at around 8pm on Monday.

Dean Martin, 32, of no fixed abode, appeared at Livingston Sheriff Court on Wednesday charged with murder.

He made no plea and was remanded in custody ahead of a further court date.

Following Mr Allan’s death, Detective Inspector Brian Manchester said: “Our thoughts are with his family, friends and everyone affected by this tragic incident.”

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