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A man has been arrested in Bristol in connection with the discovery of human remains in suitcases at Clifton Suspension Bridge.
Police are now no longer looking for anyone else after detaining the 34-year-old in the early hours of Saturday morning.
Forensic officers were seen going in and out of a property in Shepherd’s Bush, West London on Friday after more human remains were found.
It is believed that the remains in London are connected to those found in Bristol, and that there are still two male victims. Police think that the suspect travelled from London to Bristol on Wednesday, just before the suitcases were found.
Another man, 36, was arrested in Greenwich, London in connection with the discovery on Friday but they have now been released without charge.
Met Police’s deputy assistant commissioner Andy Valentine said: “This is a significant development in our investigation and I would like to thank the public for their support.”
In case you missed it: Police no longer searching for anyone as part of investigation
Police have said they are no longer searching for anyone in connection with the discovery of human remains in Bristol.
Armed officers arrested a 34-year-old man at Bristol Temple Meads train station in the early hours of Saturday morning after two suitcases containing human remains were found on Wednesday.
They had previously arrested a 36-year-old man in Greenwich, south London, but he has been released without charge.
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Watch: Police investigate the scene where human remains were found in Shepherd’s Bush
Police cordon off bins near London property
Police officers have set up a crime scene around a flat in Shepherd’s Bush, west London as part of their investigation into the discovery of human remains in Bristol.
Forensic officers were seen at the front of the property on Saturday morning and some bins are also shown to be cordoned off nearby.
One used a camera to take photographs of the area, while other investigators worked near a set of bins outside an estate just off Scotts Road.
Three police vehicles were used to block the view from beyond the cordon.
Metropolitan Police statement about Bristol arrest: In full
The Metropolitan Police have released a statement following the arrest of a 34-year-old man in Bristol after human remains were found in two suitcases.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Andy Valentine said: “This is a significant development in our investigation and I would like to thank the public for their support.
“We understand the concerns of local communities in both Bristol and London and officers will remain in the Clifton and Shepherd’s Bush areas over the coming days to reassure those affected by this tragic incident.”
“Anyone with any concerns is encouraged to speak with them.”
Anyone who has information is urged to call police on 101 quoting CAD 306/12JUL. To remain anonymous, please contact Crimestoppers.
Timeline of the investigation so far
Wednesday, July 10
Suspect travels from London to Bristol.
11.57pm - Avon and Somerset Police are contacted with reports of a man acting suspiciously on Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol.
Police arrive within 10 minutes but the suspect has fled. Two suitcases are located near the bridge. Witnesses say they saw one of the suitcases leaking blood. Another passer-by, who was apparently roped in to help lift the luggage, reportedly joked that the suitcases had bodies inside because they felt so heavy.
Thursday, July 11
12.52pm - Police release first statement saying that they have discovered human remains in suitcases in Bristol. They have launced a search for the man who took the suitcases to the bridge and will identify the deceased.
Police then release a CCTV image of a man that they wish to speak to in connection to the incident.
Friday, July 12
Police begin searching a property in Shepherd’s Bush, west London, and a crime scene is erected near the home.
Officers confirm that the human remains are of two adult men and the Metropolitan Police take the lead on the investigation.
A 36-year-old man is arrested in Greenwich, south east London but he is released without charge. Police reveal that further human remains have been discovered at the Shepherd’s Bush flat.
Officers then name the man they are searching for.
Saturday, July 13
A heavy police presence is maintained at the Shepherd’s Bush property and more forensic officers are pictured at the scene.
Police say that in the early hours of Saturday morning armed officers with Avon and Somerset Police arrested a 34-year-old man in Bristol. The Metropolitan police say they are now no longer looking for anyone in connection with the incident and that the suspect will be brought to London later on Saturday for questioning.
Bristol: Everything we know as human remains found in suitcases at Clifton Suspension Bridge
Now a 34-year-old man has been arrested after the discovery of human remains at Clifton Suspension Bridge, here is a re-cap of everything we know so far:
The man was detained by armed officers in the early hours of Saturday morning. It comes after police were called to the scene at 11.57pm on Wednesday 10 July after a man was seen acting suspiciously on the bridge.
A man and a woman reportedly helped the suspect lift the suitcases along the bridge, with the woman apparently joking that they were so heavy there could be bodies inside.
Clarification from Met Police over suspect’s age
The Metropolitan Police have said that the man who has been arrested in connection with the human remains discovery is aged 34, not 24 as they previously stated.
They are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
New pictures of police at West London property
Forensic officers were seen at a property in Shepherd’s Bush on Saturday morning as they continue to investigate the discovery of human remains in Bristol and London.
New pictures from this morning show renewed police activity at the property. Police have said they found further human remains in London after two bodies were found in suitcases near Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol.
A 34-year-old man has now been arrested in connection with the incident.
What do we know about the London property at the centre of police investigations?
Police have been pictured searching a property in West London as part of their investigation into the discovery of two bodies in suitcases in Bristol.
Forensic officers have been at the address and an area of bins near the property has been cordoned off.
On Friday afternoon, a private ambulance arrived at the scene and a helicopter was seen circling above.
Neighbours have named the men who lived at the address in Scotts Road as Paul and Albert. Police would not confirm whether the address was linked to the suspect or the victims.
Breaking: Police arrest man, 34, in Bristol
A 34-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the discovery of human remains in suitcases in Bristol.
The man was arrested in the Bristol area in the early hours of Saturday. He has now been taken into custody by Avon and Somerset Police and will be taken to London later today for questioning.
Police are now not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
The Metropolitan Police have been working with Avon and Somerset Police in a joint operation.
Deputy Assistant Commissioner Andy Valentine said: “This is a significant development in our investigation and I would like to thank the public for their support.
“We understand the concerns of local communities in both Bristol and London and officers will remain in the Clifton and Shepherd’s Bush areas over the coming days to reassure those affected by this tragic incident.”
“Anyone with any concerns is encouraged to speak with them.”
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