Scottish teenager remains missing

Fears for Eilidh MacLeod as pal Laura MacIntyre is being treated in hospital

A Scottish teenager reported missing after the Manchester terror attack is being treated for serious injuries in the city, while two other people are in hospital north of the border.

The families of Laura MacIntyre, 15, and Eilidh MacLeod, 14, from the island of Barra, made desperate appeals when the girls failed to get in touch after the explosion at the Ariana Grande concert which left 22 dead and at least 59 injured.

Angus MacNeil, who has represented the island as SNP MP since 2005, said the older girl is being treated in hospital in Manchester.

“Laura is alive in hospital and is in a serious condition,” he said.

“We are obviously still extremely worried about Eilidh. We have no news at the moment.”

Six other people have been treated in hospitals in Scotland after the incident.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said four of the patients have been discharged and two remain in care. None of their injuries are lifethreatening.

Speaking after a second meeting of the Scottish Government’s resilience committee, Ms Sturgeon said Police Scotland are supporting the families of the two Barra teenagers.

She said: “We continue to keep in close contact with police following the terrible events in Manchester last night.

“The Scottish Government and Police Scotland have been liaising closely with the UK Government and police in England and Wales throughout last night and today.

“There is no intelligence of an increased risk to Scotland and this remains the case, but we should continue to stay vigilant.

“Police Scotland are providing support to the families of Laura MacIntyre and Eilidh MacLeod from Barra.

“Both families have asked for privacy at this difficult time. Our thoughts go out to them and to the families of everyone who has been caught up in this tragedy.

“Scotland stands together, in solidarity, with the people of Manchester – we will not be divided by those who seek to destroy our way of life.”

Scotland’s Deputy First Minister, Justice Secretary and senior officers from Police Scotland joined Ms Sturgeon at the resilience committee meeting last night.

Earlier, the First Minister joined Scotland’s other political leaders in condemning the “despicable act of cowardice” and expressing solidarity with the people of Manchester.

The First Minister also updated the Scottish Parliament on precautionary measures being taken by Police Scotland in the wake of the atrocity.

Police Scotland have increased their presence, including armed officers, at locations such as transport hubs and city centres as a “precautionary measure”.

The force is to review security for all events taking place in Scotland in the next 14 days, including the Scottish Cup final at Hampden on Saturday.