Police in Scotland looking for missing Emma Faulds find human remains

Police Scotland say the 39-year-old's family has been told of the discovery in the Galloway Forest area on Wednesday.

By Tania Snuggs, news reporter

Thursday 13 June 2019 21:03, UK

Police officers protect themselves from midges in Galloway Forest in Dumfries and Galloway
Image: The human remains were found in the Galloway Forest area
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Detectives investigating the disappearance of Emma Faulds, missing in South Ayrshire for more than six weeks, have found human remains.

The 39-year-old has not been seen since 28 April in Fairfield Park, Monkton.

Emma Faulds has not been seen since 29 April
Image: Emma Faulds has not been seen since 28 April

Police have previously said they were concerned for her welfare after she failed to make contact with her family and claimed she would not leave her dog without ensuring he was cared for.

On Thursday, Police Scotland said: "On Wednesday 12 June 2019, human remains were discovered in the Galloway Forest area.

Police in Fairfeild Park, Ms Faulds from Kilmarnock was last seen
Image: Police in Fairfeild Park, where Ms Faulds was last seen

"The family of Emma Faulds has been made aware of this discovery and police enquiries are ongoing."

A man has been charged with her murder.

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