A manhunt is under way after a teacher was found dead in Glasgow.
The death of 35-year-old Marelle Sturrock is being treated as suspicious.
Her body was discovered on Tuesday morning at a property in the Glasgow’s Jura Street.
Following the incident, officers have been searching for a man nine miles away at Mugdock Country Park in East Dunbartonshire.
Police Scotland said the two investigations were linked but that there was “not believed to be any risk to the wider public”.
Ms Sturrock worked at Sandwood Primary School in Glasgow and her parents have been told of her death.
In a letter sent to parents and carers, Sandwood Primary School headteacher Fiona Donnelly said Ms Sturrock was a “beloved member” of the teaching staff.
She said: “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.”
Ms Sturrock was described as a ‘beloved’ teacher
The headteacher said educational psychologists would be on hand to offer help and advice.
Ms Sturrock was from the Scottish Highlands but moved to Glasgow when she was 17 to pursue a career in the performing arts.
She later became a primary school teacher after completing her postgraduate diploma in education.
Detective Chief Inspector Cheryl Kelly said: “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.”
She added: “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.”
