Body identified as missing teenager

Police have confirmed that the body recovered at North Queensferry yesterday morning, is that of Edinburgh teenager Jasmine Macquaker.

Fourteen year old Jasmine was reported missing on Sunday evening (February 21).

The death is not being treated as suspicious and a report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal.

Jasmine’s family has issued the following statement –

“Mr and Mrs Macquaker have been appraised with all the facts concerning Jasmine’s last hours.

“They are extremely grateful for all the support from the Police in this tragic case as well as support from friends.

“At this stage, understandably, they request that everyone respect their privacy to grieve in peace at this very difficult time.”