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Murder charge over death of mother and boy found at Bonnyrigg house | |
(about 13 hours later) | |
A man has been charged with murder after a mother and her son were found dead at a house in Midlothian. | |
The bodies of 29-year-old Janet Lockhart and two-year-old Michael were discovered in Bonnyrigg at 20:30 on Saturday. | |
Officers went to the house in South Chesters Lane after a "family acquaintance" raised concerns. | Officers went to the house in South Chesters Lane after a "family acquaintance" raised concerns. |
Police Scotland said on Monday evening that a 32-year-old man had been charged with murder. | |
He is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday. | |
Ch Insp Colin Brown said: "This is a tragic set of circumstances and our thoughts are with the families who have been affected. | |
"We are grateful to the support we are receiving from the neighbours while we carry out our inquiries." | "We are grateful to the support we are receiving from the neighbours while we carry out our inquiries." |