POLICE have confirmed human remains found in a forest are those of a Renfrewshire care worker who went missing almost seven weeks ago. 

Emma Faulds, a popular member of staff at Paisley-based care organisation Kibble, was last seen on April 28 at Fairfield Park in Monkton, South Ayrshire.

Police searches had been focused around Barrhill, particularly along the A714 between Girvan and Newton Stewart.

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Emma's remains were found during searches of Galloway Forest, an area of woodland in Dumfries and Galloway.

The family of 39-year-old Ms Faulds have been made aware.

A police spokeswoman said: "Police Scotland can now confirm that the human remains which were discovered in the Galloway Forest area on Wednesday, June 12, are that of Emma Faulds.

Emma's family have been made aware and specialist officers are continuing to provide support to her family."

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Last month, a man from Ayrshire appeared in court charged with the murder of Ms Faulds.

Ross Willox, 40, was also charged with attempting to defeat the ends of justice on May 10 before returning to Ayr Sheriff Court a week later for a second hearing.

He made no plea and was remanded in custody. 

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