Police search country park after Glasgow teacher found dead

Police are searching for a missing person at a country park near Glasgow after the death of a school teacher.

Marelle Sturrock was found dead at a property in Jura Street, in Glasgow's Mosspark area, on Tuesday morning.

The 35-year-old, who was originally from Wick, was a teacher at Sandwood Primary School in Glasgow.

Police say extensive searches which are taking place at Mugdock Country Park and woodland near Milngavie are linked to the death of Ms Sturrock.

Officers said her death was being treated as unexplained and inquiries would continue, with a police presence to remain at the park and Jura Street.

In a letter to parents, Sandwood Primary said Ms Sturrock was a beloved member of staff and her death was a shock to the school community.

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.

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.

Police Scotland Det Ch Insp Cheryl Kelly said: "Officers have been carrying out extensive searches of Mugdock Country Park in relation to a missing person.

"This is being treated as linked to the death at Jura Street and enquiries remain ongoing.

"Our thoughts are very much with everyone affected by this tragic incident."