POLICE Scotland have issued an update after a 36-year-old man and six-year-old girl were found dead inside a house in West Lothian.
The pair were discovered inside a property on Harburn Drive, West Calder, on Monday – and police have now said they have “nothing” to suggest there was anyone else involved.
The two have been named as Mark Gordon, 36, and Hope, 6.
Hope, aged 6, was found dead in a house in West Calder (Image: Police Scotland) On Wednesday, officers said that their deaths were being treated as unexplained and enquiries were ongoing.
A team of officers from Police Scotland's Major Investigation Team, plus the local division, are involved in the investigation.
Police said post-mortem examinations had not yet taken place but would “in due course”.
The force said it will be maintaining a “significant” presence in the area while the investigation is ongoing, including uniformed and plain-clothed officers.
Detective Chief Inspector Bob Williamson, of the Major Investigation Team, said: "Our thoughts remain with the man and girl's relatives at this extremely difficult time and they continue to be supported by specialist officers.
"They are understandably devastated and it is vital we get answers for them.
"At this time, we have no information to suggest anyone else is involved and our enquiries are continuing.
"I would ask that anyone with any information, no matter how small or insignificant you think it is, gets in touch with officers."
Chief Inspector Elaine McArthur-Kerr, local area commander, said: "We understand the significant impact this will have on the local community and I would like to thank everyone for their help so far.
"This incident is very upsetting and worrying for the people living in this community and would ask anyone with any concerns to speak to us.
"A police presence will remain in the area while we carry out investigations and anyone with any concerns, or information, can approach these officers."
The family have requested privacy, police said.