15-year-old missing from Edinburgh found safe

Sofia has not been seen since Thursday evening and there are growing concerns for her welfare.
Sofia, also known as Bushra, was last seen in the Howdenhall Road area around 6pm last ThursdaySofia, also known as Bushra, was last seen in the Howdenhall Road area around 6pm last Thursday
Sofia, also known as Bushra, was last seen in the Howdenhall Road area around 6pm last Thursday

Police Scotland confirmed on Monday evening that Sofia Aslam, 15, who had been reported missing from the Howdenhall area of Edinburgh has been traced safe and well.

The public are thanked for their assistance.

The teenager, who is also known as Bushra, was last seen in the Howdenhall Road area of the city at around 6pm on Thursday 17 September.

A message from the Editor:

Thank you for reading this story on our website. While I have your attention, I also have an important request to make of you.

The dramatic events of 2020 are having a major impact on many of our advertisers - and consequently the revenue we receive. We are now more reliant than ever on you taking out a digital subscription to support our journalism.

Subscribe to the Edinburgh Evening News online and enjoy unlimited access to trusted, fact-checked news and sport from Edinburgh and the Lothians. Visit https://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/subscriptions now to sign up.

By supporting us, we are able to support you in providing trusted, fact-checked content for this website.

Joy Yates

Editorial Director