Human leg found washed up on Prestwick Beach in South Ayrshire

16 June 2025, 12:25 | Updated: 16 June 2025, 14:32

Police have launched an investigation after a human leg was found washed up on a South Ayrshire beach.

The alarm was raised after the remains were spotted on Prestwick Beach last week.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 10.45am on Tuesday 10 June 2025, we received a report that human remains had been discovered on Prestwick Beach."

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The force said inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.

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