A murder investigation has been launched into the death of a pregnant teacher in Glasgow as officers search for her fiance, Police Scotland has confirmed.
Marelle Sturrock, 35, was found dead at a property on Jura Street in Glasgow on Tuesday morning.
She was 29 weeks pregnant at the time of her death. Police confirmed today that her unborn baby did not survive.
In an update on Thursday, detective superintendent Nicola Kilbane said David Yates was wanted in connection with Marelle Sturrock’s death, adding there was “no information to suggest anyone else has been involved”.
Ms 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.”
Police divers and officers investigating her death have been searching for Mr Yates in the area of Mugdock Country Park and Mugdock Reservoir, near Milngavie, just outside the city in East Dunbartonshire.
Mr Yates’ vehicle, a white Seat Ateca, was found at the park on Tuesday. The last confirmed sighting of Ms Sturrock’s fiance was on Sunday evening shortly after 8pm.
