Police officers searching for missing woman find body in water near Newbridge

Police officers searching for missing woman Santra Saju have found a body in the water near to Newbridge. 

The 22-year-old, from South Gyle, was last known to be at the Asda in Almondvale, Livingston, on Friday December 6, between 9.10pm and 9.45pm. 

The discovery took place around 11.55am on Friday, 27 December, 2024. 

Formal identification has still to take place however the family of Ms Saju has been informed. 

The death is not believed to be suspicious and officers say that a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal. 

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 11.55am on Friday, 27 December, 2024, police were made aware of a body found in the water near to Newbridge. 

“Formal identification has still to take place however the family of Santra Saju, 22, has been informed. 

“The death is not believed to be suspicious. A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.”