Man due in court after woman’s body found in Mid Calder

A man has been arrested and charged over the death of a woman at a house in West Lothian.

The body of Leighanne Cameron, 29, was found at a property in Mid Calder on Wednesday.

Police said a 35-year-old man will appear at Livingston Sheriff court today in connection with her death.

Relatives of Ms Cameron paid tribute to her as a “a much-loved daughter, sister and mother of two young children whom she adored, and who absolutely adored her”.

In a statement, they added: “She was an intelligent and talented individual with huge energy and her tragic loss has left us and her wide circle of genuine friends all utterly devastated.

“We are fully supportive of Police Scotland’s investigation into the circumstances of Leighanne’s death and ask that our privacy be respected at this difficult time.”

Detective inspector Phil Richards said today: “We are still looking to trace witnesses in connection with this incident and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

“Anyone who was in the Calder House Road area on Wednesday, October 28, between 8pm and 9.30pm is asked to contact police immediately.”