Human remains found in suitcases thought to be those of two men, police say

Police are looking to trace a man in connection with the discovery of human remains on Clifton Suspension Bridge (Avon and Somerset Police/PA)

Human remains found in two suitcases near the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol are believed to be those of two adult men.

The remains were discovered on Wednesday evening after police were called to reports of a man with a suitcase acting suspiciously on the bridge.

The suspect is thought to have travelled to Bristol from London earlier that day, the Metropolitan Police said.

We recognise this has caused significant concern to residents in the Clifton area and will cause concern among those who live and work in west London

A crime scene is in place at a location in Shepherd’s Bush, west London, and detectives from the Met are now leading the investigation.

The victims have not yet been formally identified but both are believed to be adult men, with the results of one post-mortem examination “inconclusive”, while a second post-mortem examination remains ongoing.

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Andy Valentine, who is leading the investigation for the Met, said: “Over the last 48 hours we have been working extremely closely with colleagues from Avon and Somerset.

“This work leads us to believe the man we need to speak to travelled to Bristol from London earlier on Wednesday evening.

“We are drawing on resources from across the Met to find and apprehend the suspect and I would urge anyone who believes they see him, or who knows of his whereabouts, to call 999 straight away.

“Do not approach him.

“We recognise this has caused significant concern to residents in the Clifton area and will cause concern among those who live and work in west London.

“Extra officers will be on patrol in the area over the coming days and I would encourage anyone with any concerns to speak to them.”