Further arrests in connection with death of Robert Best in Inverclyde

Two women, aged 41 and 64, and a 41-year-old man have been arrested in connection with the death of Robert Best in Inverclyde.

Around 9.20am on Tuesday, 11 November, 2025, we were called to a report of a body found in a field near High Mathernock Farm, Kilmacolm.

The man was identified as 50-year-old Robert, who was reported missing from Greenock on the same day.

Two men, aged 44 and 51, were previously arrested and charged in connection with Robert’s death.

Both appeared at Greenock Sheriff Court on Wednesday, 12 November, 2025.

A 45-year-old man was previously arrested in connection with assault and released pending further enquiries.

Enquiries are ongoing.

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Further arrests in connection with death of Robert Best in Inverclyde

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