‘Human body parts’ found inside suitcases on Clifton Suspension Bridge as cops hunt ‘suspicious man’ & close landmark
TWO suitcases containing human remains have been found on a bridge – with cops now hunting a “suspicious man”.
Officers said they received reports of a man with a suitcase acting suspiciously on Clifton Suspension Bridge at 11.57pm yesterday.
They arrived at the scene within ten minutes, but the man had already left the area, leaving the suitcase behind.
A second suitcase was located nearby a short time later.
Police said that both suitcases contained human body parts.
Major Crime Investigation Team have launched an investigation and is prioritising the identification of the man who left the suitcase and the deceased.
Officers will receive support from the National Police Air Service and HM Coastguard as they continue their hunt for the suspicious man.
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.”
Police have seized the taxi the suspicious man allegedly took to get to the bridge.
The driver is helping authorities with their enquiries, according to Avon and Somerset Police.
Vicks Hayward-Melen added: “Specialist crime scene investigators are currently examining the bridge and surrounding area and the bridge will remain closed while these enquiries are conducted.
“A forensic postmortem examination will take place later today.
“There is currently an increased police presence in the area and anyone who has concerns is encouraged to speak to an officer.”