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Human leg found washed up on beach

Google A view across the bay at Prestwick from the National Cycle Route 7 at Prestwick promenade. Google
The dismembered limb was discovered on the shore at Prestwick last Tuesday

A human leg has been found washed up on a South Ayrshire beach, police have confirmed.

The dismembered limb was discovered on the shore at Prestwick last week.

Police Scotland said in a statement that they received a report of human remains being discovered at about 10:45 on Tuesday 10 June.

Officers said inquiries were ongoing to establish the full circumstances.