Murder investigation launched after death of Robert Best

A murder inquiry has been launched following the death of a man 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 has been formally identified as 50-year-old Robert Best (pictured), who was reported missing from Greenock on the same day. His family has been made aware.

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

Both are due to appear at Greenock Sheriff Court on Wednesday, 12 November, 2025.

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

Officers investigating Robert's death are continuing to carry out enquiries into a report of a disturbance in Lansbury Street, Greenock, which took place between 11pm on Monday, 10 November, and 3am on Tuesday, 11 November, 2025.

Detective Chief Inspector Graham McCreadie said: “Our thoughts are with Robert’s family and friends at this time. We are providing them with support as our investigation continues.

“An extensive investigation is being carried out and I am asking anyone who was in the Lansbury Street area or near High Mathernock Farm at those times to get in touch.

“If you have CCTV, private footage or dash-cam footage of that may have captured something, please contact us. Any information, no matter how small it may seem, could be vital.”

An online portal has been set up to encourage members of the public to submit information directly to officers.

The Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) is a website that gives the public access to a form so they can send information directly to the Major Investigation Team and can be accessed here: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/SCOT25S41-PO1