BREAKING: Man arrested in connection with disappearance of Galashiels schoolgirl (Image: Staff)
A 53-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of an 11-year-old girl from Galashiels, who was reported missing on Sunday February 5 2023.
A huge police operation was launched with unprecedented numbers of specialist officers drafted into the Borders town to assist in the search.
Partner agencies, volunteers and members of the public helped look for the 11-year-old.
Police said that the girl was traced at a property in the Galashiels area around 9.30pm on Monday, February 6.
Enquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.
More to follow
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