Body found in a park causes disruption on M80

Police were called to Molendinar Park, Blackhill, on Saturday morning after a man was found dead

Author: Paul ReillyPublished 10th Dec 2022
Last updated 10th Dec 2022

Police are investigating after a body was found in the Blackhill area of the city.

Officers were called to Molendinar Park around 10.40am on Saturday after the body of a man was discovered.

Emergency services remain on the scene to find out what happened.

Police have named them as 55-year-old Thomas Houston, who had been reported missing from the Milton area of Glasgow.

The death is not believed to be suspicious and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

Meanwhile, motorists are facing disruption on the M80 as its reported the incident has led to a lane closure at junction 2.

Traffic in the area has been described as "heavy".

Hear the latest news on Clyde 1 on FM, DAB, smart speaker or the Rayo app.