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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
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Alasdair Ferguson

Body 'found in water' following search for missing woman, police say

A BODY has been found in the search for a missing woman in Falkirk, police have confirmed. 

Officers said the body of a woman was found in the water near Hallglen Terrace, Hallglen, at around 1.45pm on Wednesday. 

Jennifer Stephen was reported missing earlier on Wednesday.  

Although formal identification has yet to take place, police said Jennifer's family have been informed of the discovery. 

Police said the death is being treated as unexplained and that enquiries are ongoing. 

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 1.45pm on Wednesday, 25 June, 2025, the body of a woman was found in the water near Hallglen Terrace, Hallglen, Falkirk. 

“Formal identification is yet to take place, however the family of Jennifer Stephen, who was reported missing earlier in the day, has been informed. 

“The death is being treated as unexplained and enquiries ongoing.” 

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