A PREGNANT woman who was found dead in a Glasgow home has been named locally as a teacher.
Police were called to Jura Street in the Craigton area of the city around 8:40am yesterday morning.
The body of 35-year-old Marelle Sturrock, from Wick, Caithness, was found inside the property.
It's understood Marelle worked as a primary school teacher and was also an aspiring actress and singer.
Cops said her death is being treated as unexplained as they launched their investigation.
Officers have also been carrying out extensive searches of Mugdock Country Park, near Glasgow, in relation to a missing person in the area.
Detectives confirmed the death of the mum-to-be is being treated as linked to the missing person search.
A police presence remains at both locations as enquiries continue.
CID officers arrived at the house on Jura Street this afternoon and were spotting putting on forensics gear.
And forensic teams were working on a cordoned off area of Mugdock.
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Families of pupils who attend Sandwood Primary School have been sent a letter from the headteacher which shares the tragic news of Ms Sturrock's death.
The letter read: "It is with deep sorrow that I must inform you about the sudden death of Ms Sturrock who is a beloved member of our teaching staff.
"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.
"I hope that you will understand that there are no other details that I can share at this time but wanted to let our families know the tragic news from the school."
Heartbreaking tributes have been paid to the Glasgow school teacher on social media since the tragic news of her death.
One person wrote: "Absolutely heartbreaking such a beautiful soul. Thank you for teaching our children"
Another said: "My daughters favourite teacher from primary school, such a kind and wonderful teacher. So sad.
"My love to all the family and all the staff at Sandwood primary."
And a third said: "Absolutely heartbreaking the loss of two precious lives.
"Thoughts and prayers go to her family at this unimaginably awful time."
Detective Chief Inspector Cheryl Kelly said: “We were made aware of concern for a woman at a property on Jura Street in Glasgow shortly after 8.40am on Tuesday, 25 April.
“Officers attended and the body of a 35-year-old woman was found within.
“Her death is being treated as unexplained and enquiries remain ongoing.
“Officers have been carrying out extensive searches of Mugdock Country Park in relation to a missing person in the area.
“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.
“There is not believed to be any risk to the wider public but anyone with information or concerns can contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident 0904 of 25 April.
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“A police presence will remain at both locations as enquiries continue and anyone with information is also urged to speak to any of our officers.”
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