DESPERATE rescue teams tried to save a man who died after jumping into the River Clyde following a disturbance.
Police Scotland have confirmed the man died following the major search operation which started after 4am.
The force said they were first called to a disturbance on Clyde Street near the Euro Hostel. Details of the disturbance were not provided by officers. But when they arrived, a man was seen running along Clyde Street before jumping into the water near to the suspension bridge.
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Police will now work to identify the man. It is not clear yet if the man was involved in the disturbance but with officers at the scene when the incident unfolded, they called in support from other rescue agencies to begin the search operation.
Meanwhile, the Euro Hostel entrance remains cordon off and police said they are yet to establish whether the incident happened on Clyde Street or within the premises.
Another police cordon remains at the suspension bridge.
Walkways along the Broomielaw are also cordoned off with officers plotted at exits and entrances.
Police Scotland said the cordons will remain in place while they carry out their investigation.
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HM Coastguard sent in their teams from Greenock and Helensburgh to assist with the operation.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service assisted the operation with two fire engines water rescue units. They later left the scene before 7am.
A force spokeswoman said: "Around 4.14am on Thursday, July 4. Police were called to a disturbance on Clyde Street. Glasgow. On arrival, a man was seen running off along Clyde Street before jumping into the water near to the suspension bridge.
"Officers assisted by colleagues from the Forces Marine Unit, HM Coastguard, Scottish Fire and Rescue Service and the Scottish Ambulance Service tried to rescue him but were unable to do so.
"His body has since been recovered. Enquiries are continuing. A report will be sent to the Procurator Fiscal."
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