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Police search for man after suspicious death of Glasgow teacher | Police search for man after suspicious death of Glasgow teacher |
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Marelle Sturrock was found dead at a property in Glasgow. | Marelle Sturrock was found dead at a property in Glasgow. |
Police are searching for a man at a country park near Glasgow after the suspicious death of a school teacher. | Police are searching for a man at a country park near Glasgow after the suspicious death of a school teacher. |
Marelle Sturrock was found dead at a property in Jura Street, in Glasgow's Mosspark area, on Tuesday morning. | Marelle Sturrock was found dead at a property in Jura Street, in Glasgow's Mosspark area, on Tuesday morning. |
The 35-year-old, originally from Wick in Caithness, was a teacher at Sandwood Primary School in Glasgow. | |
Police Scotland said its searches at Mugdock Country Park and woodland near Milngavie, for a man reported missing, were linked to Ms Sturrock's death. | Police Scotland said its searches at Mugdock Country Park and woodland near Milngavie, for a man reported missing, were linked to Ms Sturrock's death. |
Officers said her death was being treated as suspicious and inquiries remain ongoing. | Officers said her death was being treated as suspicious and inquiries remain ongoing. |
There is a police presence at the property in Jura Street | There is a police presence at the property in Jura Street |
In a letter to parents, Sandwood Primary said Ms Sturrock was a beloved member of staff. | In a letter to parents, Sandwood Primary said Ms Sturrock was a beloved member of staff. |
Headteacher Fiona Donnelly said: "I know that this will come as a shock to our school community, and we will do all that we can to support children, staff and families through what will be a difficult and challenging time." | Headteacher Fiona Donnelly said: "I know that this will come as a shock to our school community, and we will do all that we can to support children, staff and families through what will be a difficult and challenging time." |
Pupils, staff and families have been offered support from educational psychologists. | Pupils, staff and families have been offered support from educational psychologists. |
Police said extensive searches were being made at Mugdock Country Park | Police said extensive searches were being made at Mugdock Country Park |
Ms Sturrock is understood to have left the Highlands when she was 17 to study musical theatre in Glasgow. | Ms Sturrock is understood to have left the Highlands when she was 17 to study musical theatre in Glasgow. |
She later pursued her career as a teacher. | She later pursued her career as a teacher. |
Police Scotland Det Ch Insp Cheryl Kelly said: "Our thoughts are with Marelle's family and friends, as well as everyone affected by this tragic incident. | Police Scotland Det Ch Insp Cheryl Kelly said: "Our thoughts are with Marelle's family and friends, as well as everyone affected by this tragic incident. |
"We are providing her family with support at this incredibly difficult time as our investigation to establish the full circumstances continues." | "We are providing her family with support at this incredibly difficult time as our investigation to establish the full circumstances continues." |
The force said inquiries would continue with a police presence to remain at Mugdock Country Park and Jura Street. | The force said inquiries would continue with a police presence to remain at Mugdock Country Park and Jura Street. |
Related Topics | Related Topics |
Milngavie | Milngavie |
Wick | Wick |
Glasgow | Glasgow |