The death of 16-year-old Amber Gibson in Hamilton is being treated as murder, Police Scotland have confirmed.
The body of the teenage girl was discovered near Cadzow Glen at around 10.10am on Sunday morning. Amber had been reported missing from the Hamilton area and was last seen on Cadzow Street at around 9.55pm on Friday, November 26.
Officers taped off the wooded area of the park, along with surrounding roads and were seen standing guard at the entrance earlier this afternoon.
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 should call police on 101, quoting incident 1281 of 28 November. Alternatively, please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, if you wish to remain anonymous.
