Human leg found washed up on Prestwick beach
A human leg has been found washed up on a South Ayrshire beach, police have confirmed.The dismembered limb was discovered on the shore at Prestwick last week. Police Scotland said in a statement that they received a report of human remains being discovered at about 10:45 on Tuesday 10 June. Officers said inquiries were ongoing to establish the full circumstances.
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