A father and his six-year-old daughter have been found dead inside their family home in West Lothian, Scotland, with police treating the deaths as unexplained.
The bodies of Mark Gordon, 36, and his daughter Hope were discovered at a property in Harburn Drive, West Calder.
Police Scotland's Major Investigation Team is leading the inquiry into the deaths, with post mortem examinations still to be carried out.
Officers have said there is currently no evidence to suggest anyone else was involved in the incident.
Emergency services attended the property on Monday after receiving reports of "concern".
Firefighters assisted police in gaining access to the house, with the alarm being raised around 4pm.
A police cordon has been established at the scene on Harburn Drive.
A significant police presence, including both uniformed and plain-clothed officers from the local division and Major Investigation Team, remains in the area while their investigation continues.
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Speaking to The Scottish Sun, one neighbour said: "It's unspeakable. I would sometimes see the wee girl outside in the garden. She was such a lovely wee thing. We're tight-knit here but no one really knew them."
Retired lollipop lady Isabel Girdwood, 91, said she saw two women at the door just hours before the pair's bodies were found.
She said: "They knocked on the door and got no answer... Then they walked up into the car park and there was a woman sitting in a car. The man who lived there was very quiet.
"He never mixed with anybody. It's tragic."
Detective Chief Inspector Bob Williamson said: "Our thoughts remain with the man and girl's relatives at this extremely difficult time and they continue to be supported by specialist officers."
"They are understandably devastated and it is vital we get answers for them," he added.
The senior officer emphasised there was no indication of wider involvement in the deaths.
"At this time, we have no information to suggest anyone else is involved and our enquiries are continuing," DCI Williamson said.
He urged anyone with information to come forward.
Chief Inspector Elaine McArthur-Kerr also acknowledged the impact on locals, stating: "We understand the significant impact this will have on the local community and I would like to thank everyone for their help so far."
"This incident is very upsetting and worrying for the people living in this community and would ask anyone with any concerns to speak to us," she added.
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The bodies of Mark Gordon, 36, and his daughter Hope were discovered at a property in Harburn Drive, West Calder.
Police Scotland's Major Investigation Team is leading the inquiry into the deaths, with post mortem examinations still to be carried out.
Officers have said there is currently no evidence to suggest anyone else was involved in the incident.
Emergency services attended the property on Monday after receiving reports of "concern".
Firefighters assisted police in gaining access to the house, with the alarm being raised around 4pm.
A police cordon has been established at the scene on Harburn Drive.
A significant police presence, including both uniformed and plain-clothed officers from the local division and Major Investigation Team, remains in the area while their investigation continues.
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Speaking to The Scottish Sun, one neighbour said: "It's unspeakable. I would sometimes see the wee girl outside in the garden. She was such a lovely wee thing. We're tight-knit here but no one really knew them."
Retired lollipop lady Isabel Girdwood, 91, said she saw two women at the door just hours before the pair's bodies were found.
She said: "They knocked on the door and got no answer... Then they walked up into the car park and there was a woman sitting in a car. The man who lived there was very quiet.
"He never mixed with anybody. It's tragic."
Detective Chief Inspector Bob Williamson said: "Our thoughts remain with the man and girl's relatives at this extremely difficult time and they continue to be supported by specialist officers."
"They are understandably devastated and it is vital we get answers for them," he added.
The senior officer emphasised there was no indication of wider involvement in the deaths.
"At this time, we have no information to suggest anyone else is involved and our enquiries are continuing," DCI Williamson said.
He urged anyone with information to come forward.
Chief Inspector Elaine McArthur-Kerr also acknowledged the impact on locals, stating: "We understand the significant impact this will have on the local community and I would like to thank everyone for their help so far."
"This incident is very upsetting and worrying for the people living in this community and would ask anyone with any concerns to speak to us," she added.
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