Police say they have now launched an investigation after a body was discovered in a river in Glasgow.
We previously reported that a 999 response had been called to an area of the River Kelvin at the Botanic Gardens this afternoon.
The force confirmed that they had found the body of a man.
Now officers are continuing enquiries into the circumstances of the incident.
No further details were given.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Following a report received around 12.15pm on Thursday, April 13, 2023, the body of a man was discovered in the water at the River Kelvin in the Great Western Road area of Glasgow.
“The body has now been recovered and enquiries are ongoing to establish full circumstances of the incident.”
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