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Laura Ferguson

Body found in River Clyde in search for missing Lawrence Penswick

A body has been recovered from the River Clyde in the search for missing man Lawrence Penswick.

The tragic discovery was made near the Broomielaw in Glasgow at around 2.30am this morning (Friday, December 31).

Formal identification is still to take place, however the family of Lawrence Penswick has been informed. The 57-year-old was reported missing from Bellshill on Friday, December 3.

Police Scotland has said there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death.

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A statement from the force reads: "The body of a man has been recovered from the River Clyde near the Broomielaw in Glasgow around 2.30am on Friday, 31 Dec He is still to be formally identified. However, the family of Lawrence Penswick, 57, who was reported missing from Bellshill on Friday, 3 Dec, has been informed.

"There are no suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal in due course."

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