A 12-week-old baby is fighting for life in hospital after she was found seriously injured at a family homeless unit.

The baby girl was rushed to hospital on Thursday night after she was discovered unconscious at the council-run unit in Broxburn, West Lothian.

Emergency services attended Strathbrock Family Unit and the child was taken to hospital in Livingston by ambulance before being transferred to Edinburgh Sick Kids Hospital.

Police cordoned off the care home on Monday night as an investigation into what happened was launched.

A Police spokesman said: "A baby girl is in a serious condition after taking unwell in Broxburn.

"Local officers are liaising with medical staff and with family members as they work towards establishing the full set of circumstances."

Chief Inspector Stevie Dolan, area commander for West Lothian, added: "This is a tragic incident that has affected everyone involved.

"Unfortunately, the baby remains in a serious condition and I can reassure the public that we are working closely with hospital staff as well as with the young child's family to establish the full set of circumstances."

A West Lothian Council spokesperson said: "Emergency services attended a council-run homeless facility for families in Broxburn on Monday, 30 May, after concern was raised over the health of a child.

"It is not appropriate to comment further at this time, as it is a police matter."