‘Growing concern’ for West Lothian teenager missing since Friday

Police have launched an urgent appeal to help trace 15-year-old Derri Cochrane from West Lothian.

Derri was last seen leaving an address in Whitburn around 8pm on Friday, October 9.

The teenager has not been seen since and there are growing concerns for her welfare.

Derri is white, around 5ft 2inches in height, with a slim build, mid-length, straight black hair and a fair complexion.

Derri Cochrane. Photo: Police Scotland

She has piercings to her nose and lip.

When last seen, Derri was wearing grey leggings with a brown bomber jacket and Converse trainers.

Anyone who may have seen Derri is urged to contact Police Scotland via 101 quoting incident number 0146 of 10 October.

UPDATE: Derri Cochrane has since been traced, safe and well.

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