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Robert Best death: Women in court after man's body found in Inverclyde field

Dorothy Shields and Nicola Brisland face charges of obstructing justice during the ongoing inquiry into Robert Best's death; police urge public to provide any relevant information.

  • Last week, police in Inverclyde discovered the body of Robert Best, 50, near High Mathernock Farm, and two women—Dorothy Shields, 64, and Nicola Brisland, 41—were arrested and charged.
  • Last week, detectives linked their enquiries to an overnight disturbance in Lansbury Street, Greenock, between 11pm and 3am, and a force spokesperson said `Enquiries are ongoing.`
  • Andrew Brodie, 51, and Stephen Shields, 44, have been charged with murder and attempting to defeat the ends of justice; both made no plea last week and were remanded in custody.
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BBC News broke the news in United Kingdom on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.
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