Man found dead at house in Blackburn

A 25-year-old man has been charged in connection.

Published 14th Jun 2021

A man has been arrested after a body was found at a house in Blackburn, West Lothian.

Police were called to the property on Mosside Drive around 12.50am on Saturday 12th June and found Dean Ritchie, 35, dead inside.

A 25-year-old man has been charged in connection and is due to appear at Livingston Sherriff Court tomorrow.

Detective Chief Inspector Cameron Miller from Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team said: “Dean’s family has been left devastated by his death and it is vital we find answers for them. We are continuing enquiries in order to piece together Dean’s movements prior to his death and to establish the full circumstances of what happened.

“I believe members of the local community have information which could assist our ongoing enquiries and I would appeal to them to do the right thing and come forward. Families need to know why they have lost a loved one.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland’s Major Investigation Team via 101, quoting incident number 0208 of Saturday, 12 June, 2021.

Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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