THE REMAINS of a missing woman feared murdered were found by a Spanish family staying in a holiday flat in Glasgow, neighbours claimed today.
Officers investigating the disappearance of Julie Reilly, 47, have arrested a 41-year-old man in connection with her death while enquires are ongoing.
The Glasgow gran went missing more than two months ago on February 15, after failing to turn up to several appointments.
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But the search for the missing gran took a shocking twist after locals claimed remains "were found in gardens" on Drumoyne Drive and Ardsheil Road in Govan.
Forensics had put up a blue tent in the overgrown garden between two houses on Drumoyne Drive, just a few streets from where Julie lived on Shieldhall Road.
A neighbour who lives on the street said: "I heard remains were found in the garden.
"It was a Spanish family who made the discovery.
"The leg was found in a garden Ardsheil Road because we saw the police combing the gardens on Saturday."
A woman who worked in a local business said: "It's quite scary. We've heard about it in the last couple of months - everybody knows everybody here.
"It's sad, but I hope it gives the family some closure. There's been a lot of police activity this morning."
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On Monday, cops revealed two suitcases containing possible evidence relating to Julie's disappearance had been discovered.
St Constantines primary and nursery school, Govan Health centre, a local cafe, shop, hairdressers, butchers and a pharmacy are all situated nearby.
A bouquet of roses had been tied to railings close to the school.
A note attached to them read: "From just one of the families that has suffered a similar fate, may you rest in peace Julie."
A local woman, with a child at the nursery, said: "It's just shocking.
"It's sad. It's terrible. I was born and bred down the road and nothing like this has happened from what I can remember."
DCI Mark Bell of Police Scotland Major Investigation Teams (West) is renewing his appeal to the public for information.
He said: "Enquiries carried out so far have revealed that two suitcases may contain evidence regarding Julie’s disappearance.
"The suitcases are believed to have been discarded in the south side of Glasgow, particularly in the Cardonald, Cessnock and Govan areas of the city.
"They may have been left at a roadway, in a garden path, a park, a pathway or on waste ground.
"Members of the public with any information regarding Julie’s disappearance, or who have recently observed a discarded suitcase in those areas, are urged to contact police as a matter of urgency."
Julie's mum Margaret Hanlon, 69, who is from Auchinleck in East Ayrshire, last heard from her daughter on Christmas day.
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