Human remains found in suitcases by Bristol’s Clifton Suspension Bridge

A manhunt has been launched after two suitcases containing human stays had been discovered on the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol.

Police had been known as after a person with a suitcase was seen appearing suspiciously on the bridge simply earlier than midnight on Wednesday. When officers arrived lower than ten minutes later the person had left, leaving the suitcase behind.

A second suitcase was discovered close by a short while later.

Avon and Somerset Police mentioned their “instant precedence” was to find the person and establish the human stays.

Preliminary inquiries established the person was taken to the bridge in a taxi, the pressure mentioned.

The taxi driver’s automobile has been seized and the motive force helps officers.

The roads across the bridge, in addition to surrounding footpaths, stay closed whereas investigators look at the realm. They’re anticipated to be closed all day.

The police helicopter was tracked over the bridge on Wednesday night time.

Cops manning the Bristol aspect of the Suspension Bridge are turning pedestrians away from the scene.

The guests centre has additionally been shut to permit the police investigation to proceed.

Police are anticipated to challenge additional info this afternoon at a press convention.

Appearing Bristol Commander Vicks Hayward-Melen mentioned: “Our instant precedence is to find the person who took the suitcases to the bridge, establish the deceased, and inform their subsequent of kin.

“Specialist officers are prepared to supply them with any assist they want.”

She added {that a} autopsy examination would happen in a while Thursday.

Carla Denyer, the brand new Inexperienced MP for Bristol Central, mentioned she has been left “deeply disturbed” by the “horrifying” incident.

Talking on X, she mentioned: “Distressing occasions like this are unsettling for all of us who name Bristol house and are happy with our metropolis.”

She thanked police for his or her swift motion, including she was in contact with authorities.