Body found in search for missing teenager

POLICE SEARCHING for a missing teenager have found a body in a stretch of water.

Police said that a 22-year-old man has been charged and is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today. Picture: Contributed

Sarah Smith, 19, was last seen leaving her house in Port Glasgow, Inverclyde, at around 6pm yesterday.

She was reported missing by her family who said it was unusual behaviour and police said they were “becoming increasingly concerned” for her wellbeing.

Officers had been searching for her and a body has now been recovered at Cardwell Bay near Battery Park, Gourock.

A formal identification is still to take place but the teenager’s family have been informed.