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Holly Lennon

Body discovered in Glasgow park as police close M80 lane causing heavy traffic

An investigation has been launched after the body of a man was discovered at a park in the Blackhill area.

Police were called to Molendinar Park around 10.40am on Saturday after the body was discovered. Emergency services remain on the scene to carry out investigations into the death.

Formal identification of the man is yet to take place.

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The incident is believed to be linked to a lane closure on the M80 at Junction 2. The southbound lane between Junction 2 and 1 at Robroyston has been partially closed.

Traffic has been described as 'heavy' in the area due to the 'hazard' as of 2.25pm.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 10.40am on Saturday, 10 December, 2022, police were called to Molendinar Park in Glasgow, after the body of a man was found.

"Emergency services remain at the scene and enquiries are ongoing. Formal identification has yet to take place.”

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