Human leg found on beach near Prestwick Airport as police launch investigation

The grim discovery was made on a quiet beach on Scotland’s west coast.

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.

The human leg was found by police.placeholder image
The human leg was found by police. | Scotsman

Police Scotland said investigations are under way.

Hide Ad
Hide Ad

It is not yet known whether the remains belong to a man or a woman.

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.”

Comments

 0 comments

Want to join the conversation? Please or to comment on this article.

Dare to be Honest
Follow us
©National World Publishing Ltd. All rights reserved.Cookie SettingsTerms and ConditionsPrivacy notice