Major replace on human stays present in suitcases – it is multiple physique

A pair of suitcases discovered on a bridge contain the remains of more than one person.

Avon and Somerset Police has shared a major update from ongoing forensic post-mortem examinations on body parts found on the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol. On Wednesday, July 11, cops were called to a of a man acting suspiciously on the bridge at 11.57pm, and arrived within 10 minutes, by which time the man had already gone, leaving a suitcase behind. A second suitcase was found nearby shortly after.

According to a statement released at 3.21pm on Friday, significant progress has been made in the investigation led by the Major Crime Investigation Team, over the past 36 hours.

Now, however, the case is being taken on by the Metropolitan Police as a direct result of enquiries and information gathered so far.

It is believed the man wanted in connection with this incident had travelled to the Clifton area of Bristol from London earlier on Wednesday before taking a taxi to Clifton Suspension Bridge where the suitcases were unloaded. There is also a crime scene in place at a location in Shepherd’s Bush.

A spokesperson for Avon and Somerset Police said: “We’re able to confirm forensic post-mortem examinations are still being carried out on the remains found within the two suitcases, but they are believed to be of two adult men. It’s important to stress they have not yet been formally identified and efforts to locate and speak to their next of kin are being prioritised.”

With the suspect no longer believed to be in the Avon and Somerset area, the Met is leading the manhunt.

He’s described as Black, with a beard. He was wearing a black Adidas baseball cap with a white motif, black jeans, a black jacket with a motif on the chest and black trainers with thick white soles. He is also to believed to have been wearing a gold earring and was carrying a black backpack.

Members of the public are urged against approaching the suspect but instead call 999 if they see him.

Avon and Somerset Police added: “We’re very grateful to the public for the way they’ve responded to our appeals for information. Policing relies on the support of the public and we’d like to thank everyone who has contacted us to supply information or help in some way. We’ve had more than 160 messages through our Major Incident Room phone number and our online portal.

“We’d also like to thank residents for their patience for any disruption caused by the Closure of Clifton Suspension Bridge. The bridge re-opened earlier today following the completion of our enquiries and the removal of the cordon.”

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