Investigation launched after human leg discovered on Prestwick Beach

It was discovered on the South Ayrshire coast on the morning of June 10

Author: Alice FaulknerPublished 16th Jun 2025

Police are investigating after a human leg was found on a beach.

Officers were called to the scene on Prestwick Beach in South Ayrshire on the morning of June 10.

Police Scotland said investigations are under way.

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

"Inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances."

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