Body recovered from stretch of coastline near North Queensferry

A body has been recovered from a stretch of coastline in North Queensferry this morning as part of the search operation for missing Edinburgh teenager, Jasmine Macquaker.

A member of the public raised the alarm with police shortly after 7am.

A formal identification is yet to be carried out however Jasmine’s family have been informed and have requested that their privacy be respected at this very difficult time.

The death is currently being as unexplained.

Jasmine was reported missing on Sunday night (Feb 22) having last been seen at Dalmeny Railway Station at around 8:15pm.