Woman admits to Nattalie's murder

A WOMAN has admitted stabbing a "devoted" young mum to death in West Lothian.

At a hearing at the High Court in Edinburgh yesterday, Emma Merrilees, 20, pleaded guilty to murdering Nattalie Muir, 21, who was found fatally injured in Brucefield Drive, Whitburn.

Nattalie of Falside Crescent, Bathgate, mother of a two-year-old daughter, died later in hospital. Two other accused are still awaiting trial over the incident last December 11.

George Stewart, 34, from West Calder and a 15-year-old boy from Whitburn - who cannot be identified for legal reasons - deny murder and attempting to cover up the killing by disposing of weapons and clothing.

Until their case has been dealt with, Merrilees will not be sentenced.