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.”
Police do not currently believe the deceased person is from Northern Ireland.
