The mum of a young man found dead in a Glasgow canal has thanked a police officer who left flowers at her son's memorial bench.
how Johnny Connelly was found in the water at Spiers Wharf on July 22 – a week after he went missing – with injuries to his head and body.
The 28-year-old failed to return home after going into town to speak to his employers when his wages weren’t paid into his bank.
His mum, Norah Connelly, has demanded answers as they try to piece together what happened to her tragic son.
Today, grieving Norah hailed a local police officer who'd assisted the Connelly family in the wake of Johnny's death and laid flowers at his memorial bench.
The mum-of-three shared a touching photo on Facebook and wrote: "Sergeant Des Oates from Maryhill Police Station left flowers at Johnny's memorial bench.
"He's been taken off Johnny's case.
"Other duties call him.
"I just wanted this chance to thank him for the compassion he shown me and my daughters at this difficult time."
Last week Norah spoke to the Record alongside mum-of-six Stephanie Bonner.
Her son, Rhys Bonner, was found half naked on August 8 last year following a major search after he vanished from the Balanark area of Glasgow on July 24.
The 19-year-old’s family and friends launched a social media campaign to find Rhys, who was discovered in marsh ground between Easterhouse and Gartloch village.
The heartbroken mums came together in a bid to find answers surrounding their sons' deaths.
In a joint statement they said: “Our sons’ killers are out there and people know who and why.
"Don’t let something like this happen to you.
"Help us get justice for our boys.”
Norah added: “Whoever put Johnny in that canal did it to make it look like a suicide.
"Life is empty for us all now.
"I will never give up searching for answers.”
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."
