Investigation launched after human leg found on beach 

It is understood a leg, which still had a sock and a shoe, was discovered on Prestwick Beach.

Police are investigating after humans remains, including a leg, were found on a beach in South Ayrshire.

Officers were called to Prestwick Beach at around 10.45am on Tuesday, June 10 where human remains had been discovered.

It is understood a leg, which still had a sock and a shoe, was discovered.

Police say enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.

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

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”

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