Heartbroken dad of John Connelly retraces final steps in desperate bid for answers

Officers still don't know the circumstances which led to the 28-year-old's death three months on from the tragic recovery from the water at Spiers Wharf on July 22.

John was last seen on the night of July 15 entering the underpass at Garscube Road at around 10.20pm.

His dad, also called John, followed his journey along the path - which he says is "very well lit at night".

John Connelly at the spot where his son's body was found

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Addressing the camera in a video that has been viewed more than 140,000 times in just a few days, said: "We think Johnny may have been involved in an altercation in this area [around the underpass].

"He sustained injuries. Did you see Johnny on the night? If so can you please come forward with your information."

He added: "Next we'll be taking the route that Johnny took that night, these are his final steps."

The dad, desperate for answers, then made his way along a path in the direction of Civic Street, before continuing up a flight of steps towards Spiers Wharf.

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From the foot of the stairs, he said: "This is the point we know for sure Johnny had received injuries to his head and his torso.

"He was about to make his way up these steps to Spiers Wharf."

From the side of the canal, where his son was tragically recovered, he said: "At this point it is a bit of a mystery with what happened to Johnny next.

"He made his way up all those stairs. Now I'll show you where his body was found".

John Connelly's body was recovered from Spiers Wharf

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Taking a deep breath to control his emotions, he added: "On the night of July 15, Johnny entered the water at this point.

"Seven days later his body was recovered from this area.

"He was 28-years-old. 

"The whole family is devastated at the loss of Johnny. He was irreplaceable.

"We know someone out there knows something. They either witnessed it, heard about it or know something of it. 

"I urge anybody with any information to contact police. If they want to do it anonymously then call Crimestoppers. We need this information.

"Do the right thing, do it for my son Johnny."

Anyone with information is asked to call CID officers at Maryhill Police Station via 101, quoting incident number 3452 of 22 July 2019.