A West Calder girl and her father were found dead, leaving the community in shock and mourning the loss of a beloved young student.
Hope was described as bright and bubbly by her school. Her headteacher, Fiona Linfood, shared how much she will be missed. Hope brought joy to everyone around her.
The alarm was raised when she didn’t show up for school. Police and fire crews rushed to their home after concerns were reported.
A post-mortem is planned, and investigations are ongoing. Detectives say there’s no evidence of anyone else being involved.
The family had recently moved to the area, and the community is in shock. Local leaders are offering support to those affected.
Everyone is hoping for answers during this difficult time. The police are asking anyone with information to come forward.