URGENT UPDATE: Two women have been charged in connection with the shocking murder of Robert Best, whose body was discovered with stab wounds in a field in Inverclyde. Authorities report that Mr. Best was found near High Mathernock Farm in Kilmacolm around 9:20 AM on November 11, the same day he was reported missing from Greenock.
A murder investigation was swiftly launched by police, leading to the arrest of Andrew Brodie, 51, and Stephen Shields, 44. Both men are accused of fatally stabbing the 50-year-old Best at Shields’ flat on Lansbury Street on November 10. They allegedly attempted to dispose of his body by wrapping it in a rug and setting it on fire in the field.
The two men made no plea during their court appearance and have been remanded in custody. In a significant development, police also arrested three additional individuals, including two women aged 41 and 64, who are now facing charges related to the incident. They are scheduled to appear at Greenock Sheriff Court on Wednesday. Meanwhile, a 41-year-old man who was arrested has been released pending further inquiries.
This tragic incident has sent shockwaves throughout the community, with local residents expressing their disbelief at the violent crime. As the investigation unfolds, detectives are working tirelessly to uncover more details surrounding the circumstances of Mr. Best’s death.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward as they continue to piece together the events leading to this brutal crime. The case highlights the urgent need for community awareness and safety.
Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops.
