Appeal after woman found dead in water

Police were this week appealing for the public to help identify a woman whose body was discovered on the beach near to the Heads of Ayr, Dunure .

The lady’s body was discovered by a member of the public around 10.35am last Monday.

She is described as white, in her mid-50s, 5ft9 to 5ft10 i, of heavy build and dark greying hair.

She was wearing white gold or silver hooped ear-rings in each ear, a dark coloured jumper with a star pattern on the front, dark jeans, white/grey striped socks and grey training shoes.

Her death is not being treated as suspicious.

Chief Inspector Brian Anderson, Area Commander, at South Ayrshire, said: “Unfortunately, despite significant enquires so far we have not been able to find out who the lady is.

“There were no personal belongings near her when she was found.

“Officers have been checking missing person reports both local and nationally but so far no one matches her description.

“We are working with colleagues in HM Coastguard to help us identify where the woman may have entered the water.

“We would ask members of the public, especially those who frequent the beach, to try and think back to the end of last week and whether they may have seen someone matching the description in the area.

“Has anyone seen personal items either washed up on the shore or discarded on the beach, possibly a bag or rucksack or anything that may have belonged to the lady?

“Also, has anyone seen a car parked in a car park near the beach or in a lay-by that has been there for a few days which his out of the ordinary? Have you not heard from your friend, family member for a few days which is unusual?”

“Any information can be passed to officers at Ayr Police Station via 101.”