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| Marelle Sturrock: Man's body found after murder of pregnant teacher | Marelle Sturrock: Man's body found after murder of pregnant teacher |
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| David Yates was wanted in connection with the death of his partner Marelle Sturrock | David Yates was wanted in connection with the death of his partner Marelle Sturrock |
| Police investigating the murder of a pregnant teacher in Glasgow have found the body of a man in a reservoir. | Police investigating the murder of a pregnant teacher in Glasgow have found the body of a man in a reservoir. |
| It has still to be formally identified, but officers believe it is David Yates, 36, the partner of Marelle Sturrock. | It has still to be formally identified, but officers believe it is David Yates, 36, the partner of Marelle Sturrock. |
| Ms Sturrock, 35, was found dead at her home on Tuesday. Police were hunting for Mr Yates over the murder at Mugdock Country Park near Glasgow. | |
| Police Scotland said the investigation remains ongoing, but they do not believe anyone else was involved. | Police Scotland said the investigation remains ongoing, but they do not believe anyone else was involved. |
| Pregnant teacher's partner wanted in murder probe | Pregnant teacher's partner wanted in murder probe |
| A car belonging to Mr Yates had been found at the country park, prompting an extensive police search in the area. | |
| Large areas of Mugdock reservoir were cordoned off with police tape. | Large areas of Mugdock reservoir were cordoned off with police tape. |
| Ms Sturrock, who was 29 weeks pregnant, taught at Sandwood Primary School in the city. | Ms Sturrock, who was 29 weeks pregnant, taught at Sandwood Primary School in the city. |
| Ms Sturrock had been due to give birth in the summer | Ms Sturrock had been due to give birth in the summer |
| Officers attended her home in Jura Street at about 08:40 on Tuesday, where she was pronounced dead at the scene. | |
| Police Scotland have not confirmed how Ms Sturrock died. | Police Scotland have not confirmed how Ms Sturrock died. |
| Originally from Wick in the Highlands, she moved to Glasgow to study musical theatre and later followed a teaching career. | Originally from Wick in the Highlands, she moved to Glasgow to study musical theatre and later followed a teaching career. |
| Sandwood Primary School paid tribute to a "beloved" member of staff. | Sandwood Primary School paid tribute to a "beloved" member of staff. |
| It said pupils, staff and families had been offered support from educational psychologists. | It said pupils, staff and families had been offered support from educational psychologists. |
| Headteacher Fiona Donnelly said: "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: "We will do all that we can to support children, staff and families through what will be a difficult and challenging time." |
| Mugdock reservoir was cordoned off by police | Mugdock reservoir was cordoned off by police |
| Ms Sturrock was found dead at her home in Jura Street | Ms Sturrock was found dead at her home in Jura Street |
| Police Scotland said the last confirmed sighting of Mr Yates was shortly after 20:00 on Sunday. | Police Scotland said the last confirmed sighting of Mr Yates was shortly after 20:00 on Sunday. |
| His white Seat Ateca was found in a car park at Mugdock Country Park near Milngavie. | |
| Det Supt Nicola Kilbane said: "Our thoughts are with Marelle's family and friends, along with everyone affected by this tragedy. | Det Supt Nicola Kilbane said: "Our thoughts are with Marelle's family and friends, along with everyone affected by this tragedy. |
| "We are providing her family with specialist support at this incredibly difficult time." | "We are providing her family with specialist support at this incredibly difficult time." |
| Reports will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in due course. | Reports will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in due course. |
| Related Topics | Related Topics |
| Glasgow | Glasgow |