The death of Martin Hamilton, whose remains were found in West Lothian earlier this month, is now being treated as murder.
A post mortem examination carried out on Monday 28 December established that the 53-year-old from Glasgow suffered serious injuries which are believed to have led to his death.
His remains were discovered by a dog walker in a remote area of woodland near to West Calder on Thursday 17 December. Police and various scientific experts continue to work at the scene, conducting a detailed examination and search of the area.
Specially trained officers are providing support to Martin Hamilton’s family as inquiries progress.
Anyone with information which may assist the investigation into Martin Hamilton’s death should call the Major Investigation Team at Livingston on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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.
