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Police confirm 'targeted attack' after man named in suspected shooting
William Watson, known as Billy, died in the targeted attack in Armadale
A man killed in a suspected shooting at a house in West Lothian has been named locally as 35-year-old William Watson.
Police Scotland confirmed that the incident on Saturday in Harestanes Road, Armadale, was a targeted attack. It is investigating if a firearm was used.
Watson, known as Billy, died at the scene. The area remained cordoned off on Monday with officers posted outside the property.
Police are also investigating whether a nearby car fire in Netherhouses and a fire at a derelict house on Wotherspoon Road on Saturday are linked to the incident.
Uniformed officers were seen in the Netherhouses area where the car was set ablaze. A cordon was also put in place on Wotherspoon Road.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said nobody was injured in the fires.
Police remained outside the house on Harestanes Road on Monday
Police Scotland said Watson's death was being treated as suspicious and a postmortem examination would take place.
Supt Jocelyn Thomson said: "I understand people will be concerned about these incidents and a significant police presence remains in the area.