Missing schoolgirls last seen in Tranent in East Lothian found 'safe and well' after search
The girls - aged 14 and 15 - were last spotted in Tranent at around 9.30pm on Wednesday. A police search was launched and they were found on Friday.
Monday 6 March 2023 09:25, UK
Two missing teenage girls who sparked a police search have been found "safe and well" after a public appeal.
The girls - aged 14 and 15 - were last spotted in the Tranent area of East Lothian at around 9.30pm on Wednesday.
Police Scotland issued an appeal on Friday, saying officers were "becoming increasingly concerned for their welfare".
Later in the day, the force stated that the pair had been "traced safe and well".
The spokesperson added: "Thank you to everyone who shared our earlier appeal."