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Man in court over missing Vicky Man in court over missing Vicky
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A man is appearing in court on charges related to the death of Vicky Hamilton, who went missing in 1991.A man is appearing in court on charges related to the death of Vicky Hamilton, who went missing in 1991.
Vicky's remains were found at a house in Kent by police investigating the disappearance of another missing girl.Vicky's remains were found at a house in Kent by police investigating the disappearance of another missing girl.
Peter Tobin, who once lived at the property, was charged in July over the 15-year-old's disappearance.Peter Tobin, who once lived at the property, was charged in July over the 15-year-old's disappearance.
Mr Tobin, 61, is appearing from custody at Linlithgow Sheriff Court. Vicky's father Michael and other relatives have gathered at the court.Mr Tobin, 61, is appearing from custody at Linlithgow Sheriff Court. Vicky's father Michael and other relatives have gathered at the court.
There was a sizeable police presence as Mr Tobin arrived at court and a large number of people watched as he was led into the rear of the building by prison escort staff. Mr Hamilton was accompanied by a police officer as he walked in front of the Reliance prison van which carried Peter Tobin to court.
There was a sizeable police presence as Mr Tobin arrived and a large number of people watched as he was led into the rear of the building by prison escort staff.
The accused is due to appear in private before a sheriff.The accused is due to appear in private before a sheriff.
Vicky's uncle Eric Hamilton told reporters outside the court: "All I can say is that Mike is happy that the long road is nearly at an end. Vicky's uncle Eric Hamilton told reporters outside: "All I can say is that Mike is happy that the long road is nearly at an end.
"We just want peace and to put Vicky where she belongs.""We just want peace and to put Vicky where she belongs."
Changing busesChanging buses
Police forces are looking at other murders to determine if there is a link to the discovery of Vicky's remains.Police forces are looking at other murders to determine if there is a link to the discovery of Vicky's remains.
Detectives had been looking for missing 18-year-old Dinah McNicol at the Margate house and have said they are continuing to search for any other human remains.Detectives had been looking for missing 18-year-old Dinah McNicol at the Margate house and have said they are continuing to search for any other human remains.
Vicky, who lived in Redding near Falkirk, was last seen waiting for a bus in Bathgate on 10 February 1991.Vicky, who lived in Redding near Falkirk, was last seen waiting for a bus in Bathgate on 10 February 1991.
Vicky Hamilton's uncle spoke outside Linlithgow Sheriff Court Michael Hamilton walked in front of the van carrying Peter Tobin to court
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.
Personal items belonging to Vicky, believed to be jewellery and clothing, were also discovered at the house in Kent.Personal items belonging to Vicky, believed to be jewellery and clothing, were also discovered at the house in Kent.
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.
Police searched a house in Bathgate where Peter Tobin once lived and in October a house in Southsea, Hampshire, was searched.Police searched a house in Bathgate where Peter Tobin once lived and in October a house in Southsea, Hampshire, was searched.
Police have said they are still searching the Margate house 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 the Margate house for the remains of Dinah McNicol, who was from Essex but failed to return after a trip to Hampshire in 1991.