Marelle Sturrock: Police search for man after death of pregnant teacher

Ms Sturrock had been due to give birth in the summer

Police are searching for a man at a country park near Glasgow after the suspicious death of a pregnant teacher.

Marelle Sturrock, who was due to give birth in the summer, was found dead at a property in Jura Street in the city on Tuesday morning.

The 35-year-old was a teacher at Sandwood Primary School.

Officers investigating her death have been searching for a missing man in the area of Mugdock Country Park near Milngavie.

Newspapers are reporting that the man they are looking for is her partner.

Officers said Ms Sturrock's death was being treated as suspicious. Inquiries remain ongoing but there is not believed to be any risk to the wider public.

There was a police presence at the property in Jura Street where Ms Sturrock was found dead

In a letter to parents, Sandwood Primary said Ms Sturrock was 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 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.

Police said extensive searches were being made at Mugdock Country Park

She was previously a member of amateur dramatics association Wick Players, with chairwoman Jenny Szyfelbain calling her "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."

Ms Sturrock later pursued her career as a teacher.

Police Scotland Det Ch Insp Cheryl Kelly said: "Our thoughts are with Marelle's family and friends, as well as everyone affected by this tragic incident.

"We are providing her family with support at this incredibly difficult time as our investigation to establish the full circumstances continues."

The force said inquiries would continue with a police presence to remain at Mugdock Country Park and Jura Street.