Human remains found in London linked to body parts discovery in Bristol
It follows searches at a property in Shepherd's Bush
Last updated 13th Jul 2024
Police investigating after human remains were discovered inside two suitcases near Clifton Suspension Bridge say more suspected body parts have been found.
Met Officers made the find whilst searching a property in Shepherd's Bush, west London.
Police believe there are still two male victims, although formal identification is yet to take place.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Andy Valentine said in a statement: "This is a fast-moving enquiry with detectives in London and Bristol actively pursuing a number of lines of enquiry.
A 36-year-old man who was arrested in Greenwich on Friday in connection with the investigation has since been released without charge, police said.
On Friday afternoon, a helicopter was seen circling above Scotts Road in Shepherd's Bush, where officers cordoned off an area of bins below a high-rise building, with a private ambulance arriving at 6.30pm.
Neighbours named the men who lived at an address that police were searching on Friday in Scotts Road as Paul and Albert.
Police would not confirm whether the address was linked to the suspect or the victims.
The force has released two pictures of the suspect, showing a black man with a beard, wearing a black Adidas baseball cap, black jeans, a black jacket and black trainers with thick white soles and carrying a black backpack.
Witnesses have described how the man, who arrived at the bridge in a taxi, was challenged after the "tatty" suitcase was seen to be leaking blood.
He left the scene, reportedly chased by a cyclist, and made off in the direction of Leigh Woods, leaving the suitcase behind.
Avon and Somerset Police said officers arrived at the scene within 10 minutes and discovered that the suitcase, along with a second located a short distance from the bridge, contained human remains.
Police also confirmed that a taxi had been seized and said the taxi driver was helping officers with the investigation.