Police have rushed to north Glasgow after the body of a man was pulled from a canal. 

Officers have confirmed that a body was recovered on Tuesday evening. 

The area has reportedly been cordoned off while an investigation takes place. 

Forensics are understood to be at the scene. 

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A police spokesman said: "About 6:40pm on Monday, July 22, 2019 police were called to reports of a body in the water at Spiers Wharf, Glasgow.

"Police attended and the body of a man was recovered from the water.

"Police remain at the scene and enquiries are ongoing."