Police handling of Amber Gibson case to be investigated by watchdog
Last updated 4th Dec 2021
The police watchdog is looking into how the missing person investigation was handled, before the death of Amber Gibson in Hamilton.
A spokesman from the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (PIRC) said: "The Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service has instructed the police investigations and review commissioner to investigate the circumstances leading up to the death of a 16 year-old girl in Hamilton."
A spokeswoman said: “We are investigating the circumstances leading up to the death of a 16 year-old girl in Hamilton.
“Our investigation will focus on the police actions during efforts to trace the girl.
“The matter was referred to us by the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service and once our investigation is concluded, a report on our findings will be submitted to them for consideration.”
Amber was last seen leaving her home in the Hillhouse area at about 9.15pm last Friday and was reported missing later that night.
Her body was discovered in the town's Cadzow Glen park at about 10.10am on Sunday.
Her brother, Connor Gibson, 19, appeared in court yesterday charged with murder, sexual assault and attempting to pervert the course of justice.
He made no plea and was remanded in custody pending a further court appearance.
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