A missing man who was found dead in a field near Glasgow has now been named as cops launch a murder probe.
Robert Best, 50, was reported missing from Greenock on November 11, before his body was found in a field near High Mathernock Farm, Kilmacolm around 9.20am on the same day.
His family has been made aware.
(Image: Image of Robert Best, provided by Police Scotland)
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 today.
A 45-year-old man was arrested in connection with alleged 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, November 10, and 3am on Tuesday, November 11, 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 by visiting, https://mipp.police.uk/operation/SCOT25S41-PO1