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Two Men Charged Following Alleged Shooting of West Lothian Father
Billy Watson’s death is being treated as a murder following results from a post-mortem examination. The incident occurred at a property on Harestanes Road, Armadale, where police were alerted to reports of a 35-year-old man injured on Saturday, September 12, around 11:50 am.
In connection with the shooting, two men, aged 29 and 44, have been arrested and charged. Their court appearance is scheduled for Livingston Sheriff Court on Monday, September 21. Additionally, a 57-year-old man, identified as Frank McCarthy, has been arrested and charged with murder and attempting to defeat the ends of justice. McCarthy appeared in court on Friday, September 18, where he made no plea and was remanded in custody. He is due to return to court within eight days.
Police Scotland continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.
