Police outside the address in Edinburgh (Image: Edinburgh Live)
The bodies of a 36-year-old man and a six-year-old girl have been found in a house in Edinburgh.
Fire crews forced entry into the property on Harburn Drive, West Calder, after being called for assistance at around 4:05 pm on Monday.
Inside, they discovered the tragic scene.
A police investigation has been launched following the discovery to establish the full circumstances, and officers are appealing to local residents to come forward with any information that could assist their inquiries.
Their relatives are aware and are being supported by specialist officers. Extensive enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances, reported .
Police and police tape in West Calder (Image: Edinburgh Live)
Police Scotland’s Chief Inspector Elaine McArthur-Kerr, local area commander, said: “We understand this incident may be very upsetting and worrying for the people living in this community and would ask anyone with any concerns to speak to us.
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson said: “We were alerted at 4.05pm on Monday, 21 January, to support emergency service partners on Harburn Drive, West Calder.
“Operations Control mobilised one appliance to the scene and crews gained entry to a dwelling house. Crews left the scene at 5.03pm.”
Pictures taken today showed police officers on the scene, which was partially taped off.
Police are trying the establish the full circumstances leading up to the tragedy (Image: Edinburgh Live)
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