The Aporia · Man charged after death of 35-year-old

Police responded to a call about an injured man in Armadale on Saturday morning, leading to the death of William Watson at age 35 from gunshot wounds. A 57-year-old suspect was subsequently charged with murder and is set to appear in court on Friday. Authorities are seeking additional information from the public through various channels for further investigation.

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On September 12, police responded to a report of an injured man at a property on Harestanes Road in Armadale around 11:50 am. The 35-year-old victim, identified as William Watson (known as Billy), was pronounced dead at the scene. Following a post-mortem examination, detectives concluded that his death was due to fatal injuries consistent with being shot by a firearm and classified it as murder.

A 57-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident shortly after and later charged. He is scheduled to appear before Livingston Sheriff Court on Friday. Detective Superintendent Michelle Findlay emphasized the need for public cooperation, urging anyone with information or relevant footage to contact authorities through the Major Investigation Public Portal or Crimestoppers anonymously if desired.

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“Both articles describe the arrest and charge of a suspect in connection with the death of a 35-year-old man on Harestanes Road, Armadale, at around 11:50 am on Saturday.”

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🔮 William Watson, known as Billy, was pronounced dead at the scene.

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🔮 I continue to ask anyone with information about the death, who witnessed anything in the area they believe may assist our investigation, or with CCTV, doorbell or dash-cam footage, and hasn’t already spoken to police, to come forward.

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Anyone with information can contact the investigation team directly using the Major Investigation Public Portal at mipp.police.uk/operation/SCOT26S17-PO2, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where anonymity can be maintained.

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🔮 William Watson, known as Billy, was pronounced dead at the scene.

2026-09-17 · Evening Standard

Man charged after death of 35-year-old · assertive framing

Police were called to a report of an injured man in a property on Harestanes Road, Armadale, at around 11.50am on Saturday. asserted

Police → call → Saturday

William Watson, known as Billy, was pronounced dead at the scene. asserted

Watson → know → scene

Detectives said on Wednesday that following a post-mortem examination, the 35-year-old’s death was being treated as murder. asserted

death → say → murder

Officers said Mr Watson suffered fatal injuries consistent with being shot by a firearm. asserted

Watson → say → firearm

A 57-year-old man who was arrested in connection with the death has now been charged, police said on Thursday. asserted

police → arrest → Thursday

He is expected to appear at Livingston Sheriff Court on Friday. asserted

He → expect → Friday

Anyone with information can contact the investigation team directly using the Major Investigation Public Portal at mipp.police.uk/operation/SCOT26S17-PO2, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where anonymity can be maintained. asserted

anonymity → contact → 111

Man charged after death of 35-year-old

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