Connection between remains found in Scotland and body discovered in Northern Ireland confirmed

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.'

Police do not believe the deceased person was from Northern Ireland.