Police ScotlandThe death of a missing 16-year-old girl is being treated as murder after her body was discovered in a wooded area in South Lanarkshire.
Amber Gibson, also known as Amber Niven, disappeared in Hamilton shortly before 10pm on Friday.
She had last been seen on Cadzow Street, after leaving her home in the Hillhouse area around 9.15pm that night.
On Sunday morning, at around 10.10am, emergency services were alerted to a body near to Cadzow Glen.
On Monday, Police Scotland confirmed the formal identification of the body and said the death was being treated as unexplained.
STV NewsBut on Tuesday night, officers announced the launch of a murder investigation into the killing.
They have appealed to the public for help discovering what happened to Amber.
Detective superintendent Raymond Brown, from Police Scotland Major Investigations Team West, said: “Our thoughts very much remain with Amber’s loved ones and we will continue to support them through this terrible time.
“Whilst our enquiries continue, we are asking for anyone with any information on what happened to Amber, or anyone who believes they saw her at any point of her movements between Friday and Sunday, to please come forward.”
Chief inspector Briony Daye, Local Area Commander, said: “I’d like to reassure the local community that this is believed to be an isolated incident and there is not any risk to other members of the public.
“There will continue to be an increased police presence in the area over the coming days and anyone with concerns can speak with local officers at any time.”
Anyone with information can call police on 101, quoting incident 1281 of November 28. Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, to remain anonymous.
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