Man charged over murder of pensioner

A CCTV image of Ronnie Simpson from October 3

By ALAN MCEWEN
Published on 20/10/2012 16:20

A 21-year-old man has been charged in connection with the alleged murder of Robert (Ronnie) Simpson.

Mr Simpson was found dead at his address in Mayfield Drive, Armadale on Saturday 6th October.

The 21-year-old man is due to appear at Livingston Sheriff Court on Monday 22nd October.

Lothian and Borders Police would like to thank members of the public and the media for their assistance in this investigation.

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