Brooke Watson, 14, was last seen in North Junction Street on Friday morning.

Officers confirmed on Monday afternoon she had been found in the southside area of Edinburgh.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “We can confirm that missing teenager Brooke Watson has now been traced safe.

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Brooke Watson was last seen at around 11.30am on Friday, 4 January.

“The 14-year-old was found at around 2.10pm this afternoon (Monday 7 January) in the Southside area of the city.

“Thank you to all those who shared our appeals for information.