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Matt Bryan

BREAKING: Second man charged in connection with death of tragic Lanarkshire teen Amber Gibson

A second man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of tragic Hamilton teenager Amber Gibson.

The 43-year-old is due to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court tomorrow, January, 5.

It comes after 16-year-old Amber's brother, Connor Gibson, already appeared in court in connection with her death.

The 19-year-old was charged with murder, sexual assault and attempting to pervert the course of justice.

He made no plea and was remanded in custody.

Police Scotland confirmed that a second man has been arrested and charged.

A spokesperson from the force said: "The 43-year-old man is due to appear at Hamilton Sheriff Court on Wednesday, 5 January, 2022.

"The body of Amber, 16, was discovered near to Cadzow Glen around 10.10am on Sunday, 28 November, 2021.

"A 19-year-old man has already been arrested, charged and appeared in court in connection with the death."

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