Youth charged with woman's murder

A TEENAGER has appeared in court charged with the murder of a mother of two.

By The Newsroom

Published 27th May 2011, 16:30 BST

Updated 28th May 2011, 00:23 BST

James Ellis, 18, from Livingston, is accused of killing Alami Gotip, 22, at a house in the Dedridge area of the West Lothian town.

He made no plea or declaration when he appeared at Livingston Sheriff Court yesterday.