A young dad and his six-year-old daughter who were found dead in a double tragedy have been named and pictured for the first time.

The bodies of Mark Gordon, 36, and his six-year-old daughter were discovered inside a family home in West Calder, , on Monday. Officers rushed to the property in West Lothian after a "report of concern for a person inside".

Currently, their deaths are being treated as "unexplained" and investigations are ongoing. Post-mortem examinations will take place in due course. said that at this time there is no indication to suggest that anyone else is involved.

Chief Inspector Elaine McArthur-Kerr described the incident as "very upsetting and worrying" for people living in the area. She said anyone who has concerns can speak to the police.

Speaking to , a local resident said: "To think that something horrible has happened here is just so sad." Another added: "It's unspeakable. I would sometimes see the wee girl outside in the garden. She was such a lovely wee thing. We're tight-knit here but no one really knew them."

Some locals claimed the pair had lived in the area for around one year. Retired lollipop lady Isabel Girdwood, 91, told the newspaper she heard Mr Gordon was separated from his wife, adding that he "never mixed with anybody."

said in a statement: "Extensive enquiries are ongoing into the deaths of a 36-year-old man and a six-year-old girl in West Calder. On Monday, 20 January, 2025, officers attended at a property in Harburn Drive where the bodies of a man and a girl were found within.

"The deaths are being treated as unexplained and post mortem examinations will take place in due course. A team of officers from Police Scotland's Major Investigation Team, plus the local division, are involved in the investigation. Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and at this time, there is nothing to suggest anyone else has been involved."

Detective Chief Inspector Bob Williamson, of the Major Investigation Team, said: "Our thoughts remain with the man and girl's relatives at this extremely difficult time and they continue to be supported by specialist officers. They are understandably devastated and it is vital we get answers for them.

"At this time, we have no information to suggest anyone else is involved and our enquiries are continuing. I would ask that anyone with any information, no matter how small or insignificant you think it is, gets in touch with officers."

The force said there will be "a significant police presence" in the area - including uniformed and plain-clothed officers - while the investigation is ongoing. Chief Inspector Elaine McArthur-Kerr, local area commander, said: "We understand the significant impact this will have on the local community and I would like to thank everyone for their help so far.

"This incident is very upsetting and worrying for the people living in this community and would ask anyone with any concerns to speak to us. A police presence will remain in the area while we carry out investigations and anyone with any concerns, or information, can approach these officers."