Girl, 11, found dead in a river at Gore Glen Woodland Park after search

Police were called just after noon yesterday (Picture: Google)

An 11-year-old girl has died after emergency services found her in a river at a woodland park in Midlothian.

A search operation had earlier taken place after reports of concern for a young girl in Gore Glen Woodland Park, near Gorebridge.

Police confirmed the schoolgirl was found at around 4.25pm on Thursday and she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Her family are aware and being supported by police.

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