A MAN has been arrested after a woman died in hospital following a “disturbance” at a property in a West Lothian town.
Police were called to a reported disturbance at Cunnighar Road, Broxburn, at around 7.55pm on Sunday, June 9.
A 42-year-old woman was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh by the emergency services where she later died.
A 46-year-old man has been arrested in connection with her death.
Police say enquiries are ongoing and will increase patrols in the area, although they state there is no wider risk to the public.
Detective Chief Inspector Craig Higgins said: “Around 7.55pm on Sunday, June 9, 2024, we received a report of a disturbance at a property in the Cunnighar Road area of Broxburn.
“Emergency services attended and a 42-year-old woman was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh where she later died.
“A 46-year-old man was arrested in connection with her death and enquiries remain ongoing.
“There will be an increased police presence in the area, however there is no wider risk to the public.”
