Body found in Mugdock Reservoir, officially identified as David Yates

The body of a man found by officers investigating the death of a pregnant teacher has been officially identified as that of his partner David Yates.

Police Scotland officers made the discovery at Mugdock Reservoir on Thursday.

The search for Yates, 36, was underway after Marelle Sturrock, 35, was found dead at a property on Jura Street in Glasgow on Tuesday morning.

A a murder investigation has been opened in his death and officers said there is no indication anyone else was involved. Ms Sturrock was 29 weeks pregnant and her unborn baby did not survive.

On Friday afternoon, a force spokesperson said: “The body of a man found yesterday following searches at Mugdock Reservoir has now been positively identified as 36-year-old David Yates.

“His death is not considered suspicious.”

Yates' white Seat Ateca was discovered in Mugdock Country Park, nine miles away, on Tuesday, sparking a major police search.

Police divers were spotted in the East Dunbartonshire park and parts of the reservoir were secured, while officers stood guard.

A Police Scotland spokesperson added: “An investigation is still ongoing, however, there is no suggestion that anyone else was involved in his death.

“The reports will be submitted to the fiscal prosecutor in due course.

“Officers continue to provide specialist support to both families at this incredibly difficult time.”

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Mrs Sturrock was originally from the Scottish Highlands but moved Glasgow at the age of 17 to pursue a career in the performing arts.

She then became a primary school teacher after completing her postgraduate diploma in education.

Parents and guardians of pupils at Sandwood Primary School in Glasgow, where Ms Sturrock worked, were informed of her death in a letter on Wednesday.

Paying tribute later, headteacher Fiona Donnelly described Ms Sturrock as a “lovely, kind, diligent and caring person who loved and made time for everyone”.

She added: “We are a grieving school community and are devastated by the tragic news of his death and send our deepest sympathies to his family and friends as we all come to terms with our loss.”