Castlemilk man found dead

Dec 12 2012 by Will Henshaw, Rutherglen Reformer

Castlemilk man Craig McCaffrey has been found in the River Clyde after going missing following a Hallowe’en party.

Police confirmed the body of the 24-year-old, who attended Trinity High School, was found last Monday, December 3.

Craig had been at a Hallowe’en party at the O2 Academy in Glasgow on Friday, October 26. He was dressed as a gorilla.

He was last seen heading in the direction of Bridge Street.

His body was recovered from the river near Glasgow Science Centre.

A spokeswoman for Strathclyde Police said: “Around 10.05am on Monday, the body of a man was recovered from the River Clyde near to the Science Centre.

“We can now confirm that the man has been identified as 24-year-old Craig McCaffrey, who was last seen on a night out with friends in Eglinton Street, Glasgow on Friday October 26.

“Relatives are aware and a full report will be sent to the procurator fiscal.

“A post mortem examination has now been carried out, and police are not treating the death as suspicious.”

People on social networking sites paid tribute to tragic Craig.

One user Tweeted: “R.I.P to my big cousin Craig McCaffrey. Miss you!”