Body found in hunt for 29-year-old Sophia Airey who vanished three days ago

The body of a 29-year-old woman from Edinburgh has been found after a mysterious disappearance and days of searching.

A body has been found in the hunt for a missing 29-year-old who vanished three days ago.

Sophia Airey, 29, from Edinburgh, was last seen on Wednesday with her car discovered the next day.

A frantic search involving the Coastguard and an emergency helicopter was launched along the waterfront.

But police today revealed today a body was discovered in west Edinburgh on Saturday morning local time.

Although formal identification has not taken place, Sophia’s family have been informed of the discovery.

Thanks to everyone who have helped share the news about Sophie’s disappearance.
The police are actively searching for her but we’ve heard nothing new.
This is the latest from Edinburgh police.
Thanks again for your messages of love & support. Pls RT https://t.co/TfjyOZVXj0

— Andy Airey (@AireyAndy) December 20, 2018

Sophia’s dad had issued a desperate plea for information after she disappeared.

Andy Airey tweeted: “Please share, help us find our beautiful daughter.”

Sophia was last seen at around 2.30pm on Wednesday wearing a multi-coloured Nike tracksuit.

Her car — a blue Skoda Fabia — was found the next day at Hawes Pier car park.

This article originally appeared in The Sun and has bee reproduced here with permission.