Man charged after young girl's disappearance in the Borders

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Image caption, Mountain rescue teams joined the search on Monday

A 53-year-old man has been charged following the disappearance young girl who was later found in the Scottish Borders.

The child was reported missing on Sunday but was found in the area at about 21:30 on Monday.

A huge search was launched involving specialist divers, a police helicopter and mountain rescue teams.

Andrew Miller, also known as Amy George, was arrested on Tuesday. Police confirmed he was charged overnight.

He is expected to appear at Selkirk Sheriff Court on Thursday and a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.

Officers have set up a cordon at a property in the village of Gattonside.

Image caption, A police cordon has been set up around a property in Gattonside

Police held a press conference on Monday to appeal to the public for information as part of efforts to trace her.

Members of the public joined the emergency services in the search which went on until Monday night.