Marelle Sturrock: Body found is fiancé of murdered pregnant teacher

Marelle Sturrock's partner David Yates was being hunted by police in connection with her murder

Police investigating the murder of a pregnant teacher say a body found in a reservoir has been formally identified as her fiancé, David Yates.

Ms Sturrock, 35, was found dead at her home in Glasgow on Tuesday. Police were hunting for Mr Yates, 36, at Mugdock Country Park near Glasgow.

The police watchdog Pirc said it would launch an investigation into her death.

Police Scotland said no-one else is believed to be involved. Mr Yates' death is not considered suspicious.

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Officers said they would continue to provide specialist support to both families.

Ms Sturrock, who was 29 weeks pregnant, taught at Sandwood Primary School in the city.

Officers attended her home on Jura Street at about 08:40 on Tuesday, where she was pronounced dead at the scene. Her unborn child did not survive.

The body of Mr Yates was found in Mugdock Reservoir near Glasgow

The Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (Pirc) said the Crown Office had instructed them to launch an investigation into the death.

Pirc has not clarified what it is investigating.

The watchdog can investigate serious incidents involving the police, including the death or injury of a person following contact with officers.

A spokesperson said: "Once our inquiries are complete a report will be submitted to the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service."

Police Scotland has not confirmed how Ms Sturrock died.

Ms Sturrock had been due to give birth in the summer

On Tuesday, a search was launched to find her missing partner Mr Yates, with officers later confirming they were investigating a murder.

His car was found in a car park at Mugdock Country Park, prompting an extensive police search in the area.

His body was found in Mugdock reservoir on Thursday.

Originally from Wick in the Highlands, Ms Sturrock moved to Glasgow aged 17 to study musical theatre and later became a teacher.

Sandwood Primary School said she was a "beloved" member of staff.

It said pupils, staff and families had been offered support from educational psychologists.

Police Scotland said reports would be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in due course.