Search launched for missing schoolgirl

A SEARCH has been launched for a 10-year-old who has gone missing in Edinburgh after leaving primary school.

Lisa Young was last seen leaving Craigroyston Primary, in Muirhouse, at 11am today.

Police say there was a possible sighting of her in Gamekeepers Road, Cramond, at about 12:45pm, but nothing since.

She is white, about 4ft, with short, light brown hair, and a fair complexion.

When last seen she was wearing a blue sweatshirt, black trousers, and pink trainers, and was carrying a black rucksack.

A Lothian and Borders Police spokesman: “While there are no immediate concerns that Lisa has come to any harm, she hasn’t returned home, and we are anxious to trace her as soon as possible.

“We are appealing to anyone who thinks they have seen her today to contact police immediately. Likewise, anyone who has any information regarding her current whereabouts should also get in touch.”