Manhunt as human stays present in suitcases after man ‘took taxi to UK bridge’
Police have launched a manhunt as human remains have been found in a suitcase Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol.
Two suitcases believed to contain human remains were found by police who were called to the scene following reports of a man seen acting suspiciously.
On Wednesday, July 11, police were called to the bridge at 11.57pm, and arrived within ten minutes, by which time the man had already gone, leaving the suitcase behind.
A second suitcase was found nearby shortly after.
Acting Bristol Commander Vicks Hayward-Melen said: “This is a very disturbing incident and I fully recognise the concern it will be causing our communities.
“The investigation is being led by our Major Crime Investigation Team and involves specialist officers and staff from across our organisation.
“Our immediate priority is to locate the man who took the suitcases to the bridge, identify the deceased, and inform their next of kin.
“Specialist officers are ready to provide them with any support they need.
“An immediate search of the area was carried out by officers on the ground with the support of the National Police Air Service and HM Coastguard following the discovery of the suitcases. These searches remain ongoing.
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