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A man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of an 11-year-old girl in the Borders.
Police Scotland said the girl was reported missing from Galashiels on Sunday night, before being found at a property in the town at around 9.30pm the following day.
On Tuesday, the force said a 53-year-old man has been arrested in connection with her disappearance.
Police Scotland said in a statement: “A 53-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the disappearance of an 11-year-old girl from Galashiels, who was reported missing on Sunday February 5 2023.
“The girl was traced at a property in the Galashiels area around 9.30pm on Monday February 6.
“Inquiries into the circumstances are ongoing.”
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