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Human leg found on Ayrshire beach linked to body in Northern Ireland
Human leg found on Ayrshire beach linked to body in Northern Ireland

Sky News

timea day ago

  • 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."

Human leg washes up on beach and is 'linked to body' found in Ireland
Human leg washes up on beach and is 'linked to body' found in Ireland

Irish Daily Mirror

timea day ago

  • Irish Daily Mirror

Human leg washes up on beach and is 'linked to body' found in Ireland

A human leg found on a beach in South Ayrshire two weeks ago is believed to be connected to a corpse discovered on coast of Ireland in May. The grim discovery was made at Prestwick beach on June 10 and set Police Scotland on a investigative path. They've now confirmed that the remains belong to "a missing person from outside of Scotland". Over with the Police Service of Northern Ireland, it's been stated that the body located in Millisle, County Down, has been identified. Glasgow Live has linked the Prestwick beach find to the remains found in Co. Down. According to a spokesperson for Police Scotland: "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," reports Belfast Live. "The relevant police service has been informed." The Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week Meanwhile, the PSNI advised that the death of the man is not being considered suspicious. In a statement, the force disclosed: "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." The authorities are of the belief that the deceased individual was not from Ireland.

Human leg found on Prestwick Beach ‘linked to body found in Northern Ireland', say police
Human leg found on Prestwick Beach ‘linked to body found in Northern Ireland', say police

Scotsman

time2 days ago

  • Scotsman

Human leg found on Prestwick Beach ‘linked to body found in Northern Ireland', say police

The leg was found on the shore of Prestwick Beach in South Ayrshire Sign up to the daily Crime UK newsletter. All the latest crime news and trials from across the UK. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... 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. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 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. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad A human leg was discovered on a beach in South Ayrshire two weeks ago. | Getty '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.'

Remains on Scottish beach 'linked to body found in Northern Ireland'
Remains on Scottish beach 'linked to body found in Northern Ireland'

RTÉ News​

time2 days ago

  • RTÉ News​

Remains on Scottish beach 'linked to body found in Northern Ireland'

A human leg discovered on a beach in Scotland last month is understood to relate to a body found in a coastal part of Northern Ireland in May. The discovery of the limb was made on Prestwick beach in South Ayrshire on 10 June. Police Scotland began an investigation and has now said that the remains are those of "a missing person from outside of Scotland". Meanwhile, the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has identified a man whose body was found in Millisle, Co Down, on 21 May. Media reports in Scotland say the Scottish 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. A statement 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."

Major update in investigation into murder of pregnant mother Sarah Montgomery
Major update in investigation into murder of pregnant mother Sarah Montgomery

Irish Daily Mirror

time2 days ago

  • Irish Daily Mirror

Major update in investigation into murder of pregnant mother Sarah Montgomery

A 42-year-old woman arrested by detectives investigating the murder of 27-year-old Sarah Montgomery in Co Down has been released. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) said a 28-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder over the weekend remains in police custody. Pregnant mother-of-two Ms Montgomery died at her home in Donaghadee on Saturday. Police had said the two people arrested were known to the victim and no-one else is being sought in connection with the death. On Tuesday, detectives confirmed a woman arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender had been released unconditionally. The murder of Ms Montgomery has led to fresh concerns from politicians about the level of violence against women and girls in Northern Ireland. Floral tributes have been left outside Ms Montgomery's home in the Elmfield Walk area. Detective Chief Inspector Tom Phillips said on Monday: 'This is an incredibly tragic case which has devastated Sarah's family and friends, and leaves two small children without their beloved mum. 'Specially trained officers will continue to support Sarah's family and we are working to do everything in our power to bring anyone involved in this senseless murder to justice. 'If you know anything that will help with our investigation, please contact us on 101 quoting reference number 865 28/06/25.' The Irish Mirror's Crime Writers Michael O'Toole and Paul Healy are writing a new weekly newsletter called Crime Ireland. Click here to sign up and get it delivered to your inbox every week

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