The Metropolitan Police in London have announced the discovery of human remains in two suitcases near the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol. Authorities have begun a manhunt for a suspect believed to have traveled from London to Bristol on the same day.
Police responded to a call just before midnight on Wednesday after reports of a man “acting suspiciously.” When officers arrived at the scene less than ten minutes later, the man had already fled, leaving a suitcase behind. A second suitcase was subsequently found in a flat on Scotts Road, both containing human remains.
An image of the suspect, who fled the scene after being confronted by the public, has been released by the police. The suspect, identified as Yostin Andres Mosquera, is a 24-year-old Colombian national. A crime scene has since been established and the suspect is no longer believed to be in Bristol. Post-mortem examinations are being carried out, with one proving to be "inconclusive," according to the police. The victims have yet to be identified, as reported by The Telegraph. However, both victims are believed to have been known to Mosquera.
“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 traveled to Bristol from London earlier on Wednesday evening (10 July),” said Deputy Assistant Commissioner Andy Valentine, who is leading the investigation.
“We are drawing on resources from across the Met to find and apprehend the suspect and I would urge anyone who believes they see him, or who knows of his whereabouts, to call 999 straight away. Do not approach him,” he added. “We recognize this has caused significant concern to residents in the Clifton area and will cause concern among those who live and work in West London."
