Missing West Lothian school girl who travelled to north-east found safe and well

A West Lothian schoolgirl reported missing who was believed to have travelled to Stonehaven has been found, police have confirmed.

Eva Brown, 14, from Winchburgh, left her family home on Friday, August 9, having told family she was going to Glasgow to stay with friends.

However, a frantic search was launched after the family had not been contacted by her since Sunday, August 11.

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Officers established she had travelled to Aberdeen after being captured on CCTV the same day boarding a bus at Union Square.

Police then issued a further appeal having believed she may have travelled onwards to Stonehaven.

A statement issued on Saturday evening said: "We are pleased to confirm that 14-year-old Eva Brown, who had been reported missing from the West Lothian area, has been traced safe and well.

"Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal."