A murder inquiry has been launched following the death of a man in Kilmacolm.
Police Scotland were called around 9.20am on Tuesday, 11th November 2025, after the body of a man was discovered in a field near High Mathernock Farm, Kilmacolm.
The man has now been formally identified as 50-year-old Robert Best, who had been reported missing from Greenock earlier that same day. His family has been informed.
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, 12th November 2025.
A third man, aged 45, was also arrested in connection with an assault and has been released pending further enquiries.
Officers are continuing to investigate a possible link between Robert’s death and a disturbance reported in Lansbury Street, Greenock, which took place between 11pm on Monday, 10th November, and 3am on Tuesday, 11th 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 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 allow members of the public to share information directly with the investigation team.
The Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) can be accessed at: https://orlo.uk/gKAwW.