Human leg found on beach in South Ayrshire

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

The limb was found at Prestwick Beach in South Ayrshire (Alamy/PA)

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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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Human leg found on beach in South Ayrshire

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

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