Police have launched a homicide probe after a person was discovered useless in a flat in Grangemouth.
Allan West, 67, was found on the property on Bowhouse Street at round 6.40pm on Monday, August 22. Officers attended and the dad was pronounced useless on the scene. Detectives have confirmed they've now launched a homicide investigation.
Allan's dying has left his family members fully heartbroken. In an announcement launched via Police Scotland, his household stated: "We're completely devastated by these occasions. Allan was a a lot beloved father and shall be sorely missed."
Alan's household have requested for privateness following the tragedy.
No arrests have but been made, however police say they're "doing all they'll" to ascertain the total circumstances.
Native residents reported seeing a heavy police presence within the space with a cordon put in place around the block of flats close to Islay Courtroom on Tuesday. Specialist forensic officers in white fits had been seen getting into the flats whereas uniformed officers stood guard the scene.
Police remained on the scene on Wednesday night because the block of flats remained taped off. Officers are actually interesting for data.
Detective Chief Inspector Frank Travers, of Police Scotland’s Main Investigation Crew, stated: “Our ideas are very a lot with Allan’s household at this tough time. I need to reassure them and the broader group that we're doing all we are able to to ascertain the total circumstances of what has occurred
“Now we have a devoted workforce of officers investigating his dying and there shall be an added police presence within the space whereas our enquiries proceed. Anybody with considerations ought to converse to officers.
“We're interesting to anybody who could have seen Allan within the days main as much as his dying to get contact as they might maintain useful data that would help officers.
“Anybody who has seen something suspicious in or close to Allan’s flat also needs to get in contact, regardless of how insignificant you suppose your data might be.
“In case you can assist please name us on 101, quoting incident quantity 2993 of Monday, August 20, or make a name anonymously to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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