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Naina Bhardwaj & Matthew Dresch

Body of man found in flat after neighbour 'hadn't seen him for months'

A man has been found dead inside a flat, with a neighbour saying he had not seen the tenant for months.

Police were called to the property in Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland, on Sunday night.

Officers found the body of a 57-year-old man in the home, the Daily Record reports.

An investigation has been launched into the death.

A neighbour, who saw six forensic officers removing boxes from the flat, said he hadn't seen his neighbour in months.

The neighbour told the Record: "I hadn't seen him for six months and I've not seen the guy who lets the property for around three months.

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"The police were there from 6pm and caused a traffic jam and they were there until around 5am the next morning.

"I've got an ex-partner and kids and I'm just sitting here thinking 'is that going to be me one day?'"

Officers carried out door-to-door enquiries at the scene.

Police Scotland confirmed that enquiries are continuing and that a report will be forwarded to the Procurator Fiscal.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 7.30pm on Sunday, June 12, police were called to an address in Lanrigg Road, Fauldhouse, Bathgate.

"A 57-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. Enquiries continue at this time.

"A report will be forwarded to the Procurator Fiscal."

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