A manhunt has been launched after two suitcases containing suspected human remains were found at the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol.
Drinkers celebrating England 's victory in the semi-finals of the Euros unwittingly asked a suspect in a police inquiry if his suitcase had a body in hours before human remains were discovered inside.
Mr Malone believes there were two men carrying the suitcases but so far the police have only issued a picture of one man they want to speak to. In a statement the police said one suitcase was left behind on the bridge and the second was spotted by police closeby. Jack O'Sullivan's family has been contacted by police after two suitcases full of human remains were found on Clifton Suspension BridgeDuring a press conference last night, police confirmed that a senior officer has been in contact with the family of missing law graduate Jack O'Sullivan 'to inform them of the incident'.
He is believed to have left the bridge in the direction of Leigh Woods with one witness saying he was pursued by a cyclist. Concerned resident Michael Mulcahy, 57, said: 'It's horrific to think someone has been chopped up and put in a suitcase. A picture of the moment staff at the bridge uncovered the grisly contents of the cases has now emerged, showing two men in high-vis vests investigating with torches
It's believed police traced the taxi through CCTV on the bridge which is 331ft above the River Avon at high tide.A woman operator at a Bristol taxi firm told MailOnline: 'When we heard the bridge had been closed at midnight we assumed another person was trying to throw themselves off.Locals are praying the body in the suitcases is not linked to the disappearance of local man Jack Sullivan, whose family have since been informed of the incident by police.
Locals are praying the body in the suitcases is not linked to the disappearance of 23-year-old local man Jack Sullivan If anyone sees the man, they are advised not to approach him but instead call 999, quoting reference 5224180010 to the call handler. Andrea Malizia, 64, who has lived near the bridge for over 20 years, said: 'It was after the England game - I was watching a film around midnight when I remember first hearing a helicopter circling.
'It's scary - when I woke up this morning and heard the bridge had closed, I immediately thought 'this must be really bad' because they never ever close it.'The incident has sparked a massive emergency response. Pictured is the scene The suspect travelled to the bridge in a taxi, which has since been seized, and the driver is assisting the force with their enquiries.
The Green Party co-leader posted on X: 'I am deeply disturbed by the horrifying discovery of human remains at Clifton Suspension Bridge overnight. Carla Denyer, newly elected MP for Bristol Central, said she was 'deeply disturbed' by the discovery of human remains in two suitcases at Clifton Suspension Bridge and thanked the police for their 'swift action'
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