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James Moncur

Pollok Park tragedy as police divers recover body of 16-year-old boy from river

Police in Glasgow have recovered the body of a teenage boy from the river in Pollok Park.

Officers said the tragic 16-year-old had fallen into the River Cart and that there are no suspicious circumstances.

Locals had earlier described a major emergency services operation involving helicopters and rescue boats.

They were called out to reports of a person in difficulties in the water in the area close to Pollok House.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 5.10pm on Tuesday, 30 June, 2020, police responded to a report of a concern for a person in the water at Pollok Country Park, Glasgow.

Police in Pollok Park (Stacy Sinclair @StacySinclair85)

“Emergency services attended and the body of a 16-year-old boy was recovered.

“There are no apparent suspicious circumstances and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal."

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