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The Independent
01-07-2025
- The Independent
Human leg found on Scottish beach linked to body found in Northern Ireland
A human leg discovered on a Scottish beach two weeks ago has been linked to a body found in Northern Ireland, police have confirmed, bringing a potential resolution to the mystery. The limb was found on Prestwick beach in South Ayrshire on June 10, prompting an investigation by Police Scotland. The force has since stated that the remains belong to "a missing person from outside of Scotland". The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) announced the identification of a man's body discovered in Millisle, County Down, in May. It is understood that the leg found in Scotland relates to the body identified in Northern Ireland, suggesting a cross-border resolution to the case. Glasgow Live reported the Prestwick beach discovery is understood to be linked to the body found in Northern Ireland. A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: 'Around 10.45am on Tuesday June 10, we received a report that human remains had been discovered on Prestwick beach in Ayrshire. 'The remains have now been identified as those of a missing person from outside of Scotland. 'The relevant police service has been informed.' The PSNI said the man's death is not being treated as suspicious. The police force said: 'The Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm that the body found in the Donaghadee Road area of Millisle on Wednesday May 21 has been identified. 'The remains were determined to be male and police are engaging with the family of the deceased. 'The death is not being treated as suspicious.'
Sky News
01-07-2025
- Sky News
Human leg found on Ayrshire beach linked to body in Northern Ireland
A leg found on a beach in South Ayrshire is understood to be part of a body found on the Northern Ireland coast in May. Police Scotland began investigating after the limb was discovered on Prestwick beach on 10 June. The force has now said it's been "identified as those of a missing person from outside of Scotland". Officers in Northern Ireland also said they had identified the remains of a man found in Millisle, County Down. However, they do not currently believe the deceased man is from Northern Ireland - and the death is not being treated as suspicious. "The Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm that the body found in the Donaghadee Road area of Millisle on Wednesday May 21 has been identified," a statement said. "The remains were determined to be male and police are engaging with the family of the deceased."
The Independent
01-07-2025
- The Independent
Remains discovered on Scottish beach ‘linked to body found in Northern Ireland'
A human leg which was discovered on a beach in South Ayrshire two weeks ago is understood to relate to a body found in a coastal part of Northern Ireland in May. The limb was found on Prestwick beach on June 10, prompting Police Scotland to launch an investigation. The force has now said the remains are those of 'a missing person from outside of Scotland'. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has also said the remains of a man whose body was found in Millisle, County Down, have been identified. Glasgow Live reported the Prestwick beach discovery is understood to be linked to the body found in Northern Ireland. A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: 'Around 10.45am on Tuesday June 10, we received a report that human remains had been discovered on Prestwick beach in Ayrshire. 'The remains have now been identified as those of a missing person from outside of Scotland. 'The relevant police service has been informed.' The PSNI said the man's death is not being treated as suspicious. The police force said: 'The Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm that the body found in the Donaghadee Road area of Millisle on Wednesday May 21 has been identified. 'The remains were determined to be male and police are engaging with the family of the deceased. 'The death is not being treated as suspicious.'
BreakingNews.ie
01-07-2025
- BreakingNews.ie
Remains discovered on Scottish beach ‘linked to body found in Co Down'
A human leg which was discovered on a beach in Scotland two weeks ago is understood to relate to a body found in a coastal part of Co Down in May. The limb was found on Prestwick beach on June 10th, prompting Police Scotland to launch an investigation. Advertisement The force has now said the remains are those of 'a missing person from outside of Scotland'. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has also said the remains of a man whose body was found in Millisle, Co Down, have been identified. Glasgow Live reported the Prestwick beach discovery is understood to be linked to the body found in Co Down. A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: 'Around 10.45am on Tuesday June 10, we received a report that human remains had been discovered on Prestwick beach in Ayrshire. Advertisement 'The remains have now been identified as those of a missing person from outside of Scotland. 'The relevant police service has been informed.' The PSNI said the man's death is not being treated as suspicious. The police force said: 'The Police Service of Northern Ireland can confirm that the body found in the Donaghadee Road area of Millisle on Wednesday May 21 has been identified. Advertisement Ireland Woman arrested in Sarah Montgomery murder investig... Read More 'The remains were determined to be male and police are engaging with the family of the deceased. 'The death is not being treated as suspicious.' Police do not currently believe the deceased person is from Northern Ireland.
Daily Mail
01-07-2025
- Daily Mail
Horror as human leg 'with sock and shoe still on it' washes up on beach - as police link it to body found 70 miles away
A human leg with a 'shock and shoe' still on it has been found washed up on a British beach after it became detached from a human body 70 miles away. The tragic find was made at a popular Ayrshire beach in Scotland on the morning of June 10 at around 10.45am. Police have now linked the limb to the discovery of a man's body in the coastal village of Millisle, Northern Ireland in May. A witness reported encountering the leg bone on Prestwick Beach 'buried under some seaweed' with 'the sock and shoe till on it'. The beachgoer told The Scottish Sun: 'I was walking along the beach early on Tuesday morning when I came across a leg bone.' A police probe is now underway though is not yet known whether the remains belonged to a male or female. The death is not being treated as suspicious and it is understood the man - whose body was found close to the coastal Donaghadee Road - was not from Northern Ireland. Police Scotland said: 'Around 10.45am on Tuesday, 10 June, 2025, we received a report that human remains had been discovered on Prestwick Beach. 'Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.' The Police Service of Northern Ireland said: 'We can confirm that the body found in the Donaghadee Road area of Millisle on Wednesday, 21st May has been identified. 'The remains were determined to be male and police are engaging with the family of the deceased. The death is not being treated as suspicious.'
