Body found in search for missing Royal Conservatoire acting student

The body of a missing Royal Conservatoire of Scotland student has been found.

Timothy Chiwaula, 23, was last seen in Glasgow’s Old Shettleston Road on Monday, October 11.

Police recovered his body from the River Clyde next to Glasgow Green on Friday.

The acting student’s family has been made aware.

1/2. Message from Professor Jeffrey Sharkey, RCS Principal: "We’re absolutely devastated to hear of Tim’s death and our thoughts are with his family, his friends and all those who knew and loved him. pic.twitter.com/toMfpKd95g
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On Saturday, a Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 4am on Friday, October 22, police were called after the body of a man was discovered in the water next to Glasgow Green.

“The deceased has been formally identified as Timothy Chiwaula who had been reported missing from the Glasgow area. His family are aware.

“There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding the death and a report will be submitted to the Procurator Fiscal.

“The media and members of the public are thanked for their support during our investigation.”

Professor Jeffrey Sharkey, RCS Principal, said: “We’re absolutely devastated to hear of Tim’s death and our thoughts are with his family, his friends and all those who knew and loved him.

“Within our community, Tim was known as a young man of warmth and great potential. He will be missed very much.

“This is a close-knit community and our focus now is ensuring our students and staff are supported as we all come to terms with this terrible news.”