A physique has been discovered on a Scots island within the seek for a lacking girl.
The invention was made on Cramond Island within the Firth of Forth, close to Edinburgh, at 2.50pm right this moment. Though formal identification continues to be to happen, the household of Averil Shepley have been knowledgeable.
The 47-year-old was reported lacking after she disappeared from the Marchmont space of the capital. Officers stay on the scene and inquiries to determine the circumstances round her loss of life stay ongoing.
An announcement from Police Scotland reads: "At 2.50pm right this moment the physique of a lady was discovered on Cramond Island as a part of ongoing inquiries to find a lacking individual.
"No formal identification has taken place, nonetheless, the household of Averil Shepley, 47, reported lacking from Edinburgh, has been notified.
"Officers stay on the scene and enquiries are ongoing."
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