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Human remains found in the garden of a house in Kent are those of missing teenager Vicky Hamilton, police said.Human remains found in the garden of a house in Kent are those of missing teenager Vicky Hamilton, police said.
They were uncovered in a police inquiry at the property in Margate, which had been focusing on another missing girl.They were uncovered in a police inquiry at the property in Margate, which had been focusing on another missing girl.
A Lothian and Borders Police spokesman confirmed the body is actually that of Vicky, 15, last seen in West Lothian.A Lothian and Borders Police spokesman confirmed the body is actually that of Vicky, 15, last seen in West Lothian.
Scotsman Peter Tobin, who once lived at the Margate house, was arrested and charged in July over the disappearance of Vicky, who went missing in 1991.Scotsman Peter Tobin, who once lived at the Margate house, was arrested and charged in July over the disappearance of Vicky, who went missing in 1991.
Houses searchedHouses searched
Detectives in England are investigating further murders to ascertain if there is any link to the discovery of Vicky Hamilton's body
Police had been looking for missing 18-year-old Dinah McNicol at the house and have said they are continuing to search for any other human remains.Police had been looking for missing 18-year-old Dinah McNicol at the house and have said they are continuing to search for any other human remains.
Vicky, who lived in Redding near Falkirk, Stirlingshire, was last seen waiting for a bus in Bathgate on 10 February 1991.
The search for further remains is continuing at the house in MargateThe search for further remains is continuing at the house in Margate
Vicky, who lived in Redding near Falkirk, Stirlingshire, was last seen waiting for a bus in Bathgate on 10 February 1991.
She had been travelling from Livingston to her home and was changing buses when she disappeared.She had been travelling from Livingston to her home and was changing buses when she disappeared.
She was last seen in Bathgate's George Square. Eyewitnesses said she was sitting on a bench eating chips.She was last seen in Bathgate's George Square. Eyewitnesses said she was sitting on a bench eating chips.
In 1993, Vicky's mother Janette died without knowing what had happened to her daughter.In 1993, Vicky's mother Janette died without knowing what had happened to her daughter.
'Deep search' continues
A review of the case into Vicky's disappearance was launched by Lothian and Borders Police last year.A review of the case into Vicky's disappearance was launched by Lothian and Borders Police last year.
In October a house in Southsea, Hampshire, was searched.In October a house in Southsea, Hampshire, was searched.
'Deep search' continues
In both cases, the residents were moved out while forensic officers combed the properties.In both cases, the residents were moved out while forensic officers combed the properties.
Detectives in England are looking at various other deaths to see if there is any connection with that of Vicky Hamilton.
Essex Police are continuing their search for Dinah McNicolEssex Police are continuing their search for Dinah McNicol
Police have said they are still searching for the remains of Dinah McNicol, who was from Essex but failed to return after a trip to Hampshire in 1991.Police have said they are still searching for the remains of Dinah McNicol, who was from Essex but failed to return after a trip to Hampshire in 1991.
Det Supt Tim Wills, of Essex Police, said: "We came here to search for Dinah McNicol or any physical evidence which might link her disappearance to that house.Det Supt Tim Wills, of Essex Police, said: "We came here to search for Dinah McNicol or any physical evidence which might link her disappearance to that house.
"And that's what we will continue to do. I do not intend to leave the house until I'm fully satisfied that there is not any other human remains at that site." "And that's what we will continue to do. I do not intend to leave the house until I'm fully satisfied that there are not any other human remains at that site."
He added that once a ground level search has been completed, a "deep search" would get under way which could take "a number of days".He added that once a ground level search has been completed, a "deep search" would get under way which could take "a number of days".