POLICE have issued an update after a body was discovered in a river in Glasgow.

We previously reported cops were called to the River Kelvin at the Botanic Gardens at around 12.15pm on Thursday, April 13 after the body of a man was discovered in the water. 

Officers have now confirmed the body has been identified as a 47-year-old man. 

A report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.  

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A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Following a report received around 12.15pm on Thursday, April 13, the body of a man was discovered in the water at the River Kelvin in the Great Western Road area of Glasgow.

"The body was recovered and has now been identified as a 47-year-old man.

"A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal."