Missing Inverness teenager is tracked down 'safe and well'

Officers from Police Scotland's North East Police Division have confirmed an Inverness girl who was missing has been tracked down "safe and well".

The force had issued a public appeal after 16-year-old Courtney Merchant was reported missing.

She was previously last seen in the Highland capital on Sunday evening.

A spokesman said: "We can confirm Courtney Merchant (16), from Inverness, who had been reported missing in Aberdeen has been traced safe and well.

"Thank you to everyone who helped with our earlier appeals."

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