A manhunt has been launched after two suitcases containing suspected human remains were found at the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol.
Police have given an update on its investigation after two suitcases full of human remains were dumped on Clifton Suspension Bridge.
Around the same time, an American tourist who was waiting for a taxi on the bridge with his wife claims he saw 'two men getting out of a car and lugging heavy-looking suitcases' across the road. Giles Malone said he was on Clifton Suspension Bridge when a passerby joked with two men lugging heavy-looking suitcasesAnother woman joked with the two men about the contents of the bags, Giles Malone told LBC. She said to them: 'These are the heaviest suitcases I've ever lifted. What's in them? Bodies'.A taxi - believed to be a blue Hackney cab - is now undergoing a forensic examination while the driver is helping police in their bid to identify the man.
A picture of the moment bridge staff uncovered the grisly contents of the cases has now emerged, showing two men in high-vis vests using torches to investigate. 'But those safety rails are very high - it would take some effort to pitch a heavy suitcase over the top.' A yellow sack with a biohazard warning label was pictured behind police tape at the scene of the incident
At a press conference near Chief Inspector Vicks Haywood-Melen said: 'I understand the parallels that might be made with Jack's case, and we would ask anybody to avoid any speculation at this time,' she said. The release of the picture comes after police carried out a search for several hours last night involving involved a police helicopter and HM Coastguard.
The witness, who wished to remain anonymous, said: 'There were two suitcases, one left on the bridge with what appeared to be blood leaking from it, the other case was on the road just after the bridge on the Leigh Woods side.'The man who had the cases ran from the bridge staff and I saw him being chased by a member of the public on a bike - he was shouting something in Spanish.
'Then this morning I woke up and was told the bridge was closed and then of course, found out what happened a couple hours ago. — Clifton Suspension Bridge July 11, 2024 Aerial photos show a white forensics tent set up on one side of Clifton Suspension Bridge as police carry out their investigations.
It has been closed in both directions since 6.30am, with forensics investigators in white suits seen working behind a police cordon. 'Thank you @ASPolice for your swift action. I am in contact with authorities and will do anything I can to support a swift and thorough investigation.' Avon and Somerset Police & Crime Commissioner, Clare Moody, said: 'I know this is distressing and disturbing news that will be concerning for local people'
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