Martin Hamilton

Detectives are currently carrying out enquiries in the Mosside area of Blackburn, as investigations continue into the murder of Martin Hamilton.

Detective Superintendent Kenny Graham said: “Whilst examinations and searches are ongoing near West Calder where Martin Hamilton’s remains were found, we are now conducting further work in nearby Blackburn.

“As the investigation has progressed we have identified this area of Blackburn as of interest, and I am keen to speak to anyone living or working here who may have any information which could assist.

“As well as some search activity, officers will be carrying out extensive house to house enquiries and high-visibility patrols of the area.”

Anyone with information about the murder of Martin Hamilton should contact the Major Investigation Team at Livingston on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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John graduated from Telford College in 2010 with an HNC in Practical Journalism and since then he worked for the North Edinburgh News, The Southern Reporter, the Irish News Review and The Edinburgh Reporter. In addition he has been published in the Edinburgh Evening News and the Hibernian FC Programme.