A man has appeared in court charged with murdering gangster Martin Hamilton.

James Laurence Farrelly, 52, appeared at Livingston Sheriff Court on Monday charged over the death of Mr Hamilton.

He made no plea or declaration during the short appearance and was remanded in custody.

Hamilton's remains were found in a wooded area near the Five Sisters Business Park in West Calder, West Lothian, on December 17 and a murder inquiry was launched shortly before Christmas.

Farrelly is expected to appear at court again next week.