Body of missing teenager found in woods on golf course

The body of missing teenager Leon Fleming who went missing after
leaving the Almond House Lodge in the north Edinburgh last Wednesday of has
been found in woods at a golf course.

Police confirmed that his body was recovered in woodland at
Silverknowes Golf Course on Saturday morning.

His family have been made aware.

The death is not being treated as suspicious and a report
will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Police in
Edinburgh can confirm the body of a missing teenager has been found.

“Leon Fleming, 18, was last seen shortly before 7pm on
Wednesday, July 10 leaving Almond House Lodge on Marine Drive.

“His body was discovered in a wooded area at
Silverknowes Golf Course this morning. Leon’s family have been made aware.

“The death is not being treated as suspicious and a
report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.”