Remains discovered on Scottish beach ‘linked to body found in Co Down'
The limb was found on Prestwick beach on June 10th, prompting Police Scotland to launch an investigation.
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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.
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'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.
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'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.
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