A manhunt has been launched after two suitcases containing suspected human remains were found at the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol.
Police were called to reports of a man with a suitcase acting suspiciously on the famous bridge just before midnight on Wednesday, but when officers arrived less than ten minutes later the man had left leaving the suitcase behind.
A second suitcase was found nearby a short time later.
Avon and Somerset Police said their “immediate priority” was to locate the man and identify the human remains.
Acting Bristol Commander Vicks Hayward-Melen said: “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.
“Initial inquiries have established the man was taken to the bridge in a taxi.
“This vehicle has been seized and the driver is helping us with our inquiries.
“Specialist crime scene investigators are currently examining the bridge and surrounding area, and the bridge will remain closed while these inquiries are conducted.”
A post-mortem examination will take place later on Thursday.
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