Man jailed for the murder of a 42-year-old man in Bathgate in July 2021

A man has been jailed for the murder of a 42-year-old man who he struck on the head and body multiple times with a hammer in Bathgate in July 2021.

Dean Martin (pictured) , 33, who previously admitted murder, was jailed for at least 17 years at the High Court in Glasgow today (Thursday, 16 June, 2022).

He attacked Keith Allan, 42, in Falside Cresent, Bathgate, on the evening of Monday, 5 July, 2021, causing extensive head injuries. Emergency services attended and Mr Allan was pronounced dead at the scene.

Detective Chief Inspector Bryan Burns said: “This was a deliberate and particularly brutal attack.

“Our thoughts are very much with Keith Allan’s family who at last have justice for what happened and I hope the sentence brings them some comfort.”