THE death of Amber Gibson is being treated as murder, police have confirmed.

       The teenager's body was discovered at Cadzow Glen in Hamilton on Sunday morning.

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       Amber Gibson's death is being treated as murder Credit: Police Scotland 2

       Cops are appealing to the public for information following her death Credit: Scottish Sun - Michael Schofield

       Amber, 16, had been reported missing on Friday and a desperate search was launched to find her.

       Cops have tonight launched a murder investigation into her death and are appealing to the public for with the investigation.

       Amber had been reported missing after leaving her home in the Hillhouse area of the town around 9.15pm on Friday.

       She was last seen in Cadzow Street around 9.55pm and her body was found near to Cadzow Glen around 10.10am on Sunday.

       Police are also treating Amber's death as an isolated incident and there will be greater police patrols in the area in the coming days.

       Floral tributes have been left at the entrance to Cadzow Glen and people have paid their respects to Amber online.

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       Detective Superintendent Raymond Brown, from Police Scotland Major Investigations Team West, said: “Our thoughts very much remain with Amber’s loved ones and we will continue to support them through this terrible time.

       “Whilst our enquiries continue, we are asking for anyone with any information on what happened to Amber, or anyone who believes they saw her at any point of her movements between Friday and Sunday, to please come forward.”

       Chief Inspector Briony Daye, Local Area Commander, said: “There will continue to be an increased police presence in the area over the coming days and anyone with concerns can speak with local officers at any time."

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       Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting incident 1281 of 28 November. Alternatively, please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, if you wish to remain anonymous.

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