Relatives of a 47-year-old woman who died after being found badly burned in a car near to Drumcross Farm, in Bathgate, on Tuesday June 25 have paid tribute to her.

Ann Drummond from Livingston was found alongside a 47-year-old man and both had sustained significant burns to their bodies.

Ms Drummond passed away in hospital the following day whilst the man remains in hospital in a serious condition.

Her death is being treated as suspicious and inquiries are continuing.

Following her death, Ms Drummond’s family said: “Our mum was a talented, compassionate and happy woman who was infinitely strong and lived a brave and exciting life.

‘We are proud and honoured to call her mum and are all utterly devastated to have lost her.’

“We ask that you respect our privacy at this time.”

Detective inspector Nick Brookfield said: “Our deepest sympathies remain with Ann’s entire family and we are continuing to support them while at the same time progressing our inquiries into her death.

“If you believe you have any relevant information to assist with this investigation then please contact police immediately.”

Those with information can contact Police Scotland via 101 and quote incident number 3227 of June 25.

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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.