Human leg found washed up on Prestwick Beach in South Ayrshire
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."
The force said inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.
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