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Marelle Sturrock: Pregnant teacher's partner wanted in murder probe Marelle Sturrock: Pregnant teacher's partner wanted in murder probe
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David Yates is wanted in connection with the death of his partner Marelle SturrockDavid Yates is wanted in connection with the death of his partner Marelle Sturrock
The partner of a pregnant teacher is being hunted by police over her murder.The partner of a pregnant teacher is being hunted by police over her murder.
Detectives launched a murder inquiry after Marelle Sturrock, 35, was found dead at a property in Jura Street in Glasgow on Tuesday. Her unborn child did not survive.Detectives launched a murder inquiry after Marelle Sturrock, 35, was found dead at a property in Jura Street in Glasgow on Tuesday. Her unborn child did not survive.
A car belonging to her partner David Yates was found at Mugdock Country Park near Glasgow and an extensive police search has been ongoing in the area.A car belonging to her partner David Yates was found at Mugdock Country Park near Glasgow and an extensive police search has been ongoing in the area.
Ms Sturrock, who was 29 weeks pregnant, taught at Sandwood Primary School.Ms Sturrock, who was 29 weeks pregnant, taught at Sandwood Primary School.
Police said the last confirmed sighting of Mr Yates was shortly after 20:00 on Sunday.Police said the last confirmed sighting of Mr Yates was shortly after 20:00 on Sunday.
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His white Seat Ateca was left at the country park and his movements afterwards are unknown.His white Seat Ateca was left at the country park and his movements afterwards are unknown.
Police said there was nothing to suggest he had left the area and the search would continue. Police divers have been involved in the search and large areas of Mugdock reservoir were cordoned off with police tape.
There is not believed to be any risk to the wider public.
Police said extensive searches were being made at Mugdock Country ParkPolice said extensive searches were being made at Mugdock Country Park
Det Supt Nicola Kilbane said: "A visible police presence will remain at both Jura Street and Mugdock Country Park as our investigation continues." Officers said there was nothing to suggest Mr Yates had left the area and the search would continue.
She added: "I would like once again to express our condolences to Marelle's family and everyone affected by this tragic incident." There is not believed to be any risk to the wider public.
Det Supt Kilbane did not confirm how Ms Sturrock died or whether Mr Yates was dead or alive, adding "both are working lines of inquiry at this time". Det Supt Nicola Kilbane said: "A visible police presence will remain at both Jura Street and Mugdock Country Park as our investigation continues.
Ms Sturrock is understood to have moved from Wick in the Highlands when she was 17 to study musical theatre in Glasgow. She later pursued a career as a teacher. "I would like once again to express our condolences to Marelle's family and everyone affected by this tragic incident."
In a letter to parents, Sandwood Primary said she was a beloved member of staff. Det Supt Kilbane did not confirm whether Mr Yates was believed to be alive or dead, adding that "both are working lines of inquiry at this time".
Pupils, staff and families have been offered support from educational psychologists. She said police had no information to suggest anyone else was involved.
Ms Sturrock had been due to give birth in the summer
Police attended Ms Sturrock's home in Jura street at around 8.40am on Tuesday. She was pronounced dead at the scene.
Det Supt Kilbane did not confirm how Ms Sturrock died.
In a letter to parents, Sandwood Primary School paid tribute to 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."
Pupils, staff and families have been offered support from educational psychologists. The Ukraine flag outside the school was also lowered to half-mast.
Ms Sturrock is understood to have moved from Wick in the Highlands when she was 17 to study musical theatre in Glasgow. She later pursued her career as a teacher.
She was previously a member of amateur dramatics association Wick Players.
Chairwoman Jenny Szyfelbain described her as a "a very talented young lady both with her singing and her acting".
She added: "It is tragic that her young life has ended too soon but we at Wick Players will always love and remember her as one of our family."
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