A Glasgow policeman won praise from a grieving mum after leaving flowers in memory of her dead son on a memorial bench.
Sergeant Des Oates from Maryhill police station made the touching gesture six months after Johnny Connelly's body was found in the Clyde at Speirs Warf, a week after he went missing.
The officer had worked closely with the family in the aftermath of the devastating discovery, and mum Norah Connelly took to Facebook to thank him for his kindness.
She said: "He's been taken off Johnny's case, other duties call him.
"I just wanted to thank him for the compassion he showed me and my daughters at this difficult time."
Johnny, 28, had injuries to his head and body when he was pulled from the water, prompting Norah to demand answers about his death.
Along with mum-of-six Stephanie Bonner, whose son Rhys' body was found in marsh ground between Easterhouse and Gartloch village days after Johnny's death, she believes Johnny was the victim of foul play.
The woman joined forces last week to insist their sons "killers" are brought to justice.
Just last month police re-appealed for help in piecing together Johnny’s movements before his death.
More than 50 statements have been taken and more than 40 people spoken to.
They believe he may have been assaulted at the underpass, or stairs, leaving from Garscube Road at 10.25pm on Monday, July 15.
And they are trying to trace three men between 30 and 45 years old, with Scottish accents, seen in the area at the time.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "We have issued a number of appeals for information in recent weeks with regards to John Connelly's death.
"We keep in regular contact with his family and will continue to update them with any new information. Enquiries are still ongoing."
Anyone with information concerning either Johnny or Rhys' deaths should call police on 101, alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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