Remains of two men found inside cases left on bridge

Human remains found in a pair of suitcases near Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol are believed to be those of two men, the Metropolitan police said yesterday.

- Jamie Grierson

Police released an image of a man wanted in connection with the grisly discovery after he was witnessed dumping the suitcases on the bridge before fleeing on foot close to midnight on Wednesday.

Inquiries by officers from Avon and Somerset and the Met suggest the suspect had travelled to Bristol from London earlier the same day.

As a result, Scotland Yard has taken over the investigation. A crime scene is in place in Shepherd's Bush in west London as the hunt for the suspect continues. There is no information to suggest he remains in the Avon and Somerset area, the police added.

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.