Police investigating body parts found in Bristol suitcases find more human remains in London flat

Police investigating body parts found in suitcases in Bristol have found further remains in a London flat, as they named the suspect they are trying to trace.

Officers said 24-year-old Colombian national Yostin Andres Mosquera is wanted in connection with the deaths of two men whose remains were found in two suitcases in Bristol on Wednesday.

More human remains have been found at an address in Shepherd’s Bush, west London.

The Metropolitan Police said officers found the remains at the house in Scotts Road on Friday and they are believed to be connected to those found in two suitcases dumped near Clifton Suspension Bridge on Wednesday.

A Met statement said: “Officers are still seeking the man whose image was released previously. He can now be named as 24-year-old Colombian national Yostin Andres Mosquera.

“While searching a flat in Scotts Road, W12 on Friday, 12 July, officers found human remains which are in the process of being sensitively removed. Additional post-mortem examinations will be arranged as soon as possible.

“At this early stage, officers believe that the remains are connected to the human remains found in Bristol, and that there are still two male victims.

“Officers believe they know the identity of the two men, although formal identification is yet to take place. Enquiries continue to locate and inform their next of kin.

“Both victims are thought to have been known to Mosquera and the Met is appealing for information on his whereabouts.”

Earlier on Friday, police said the suspect travelled from London to Bristol before leaving suitcases filled with the remains of two adult men on Clifton Suspension Bridge, police have said.

Police have issued an image of the suspect, who fled the scene after being confronted by members of the public.

He was described as black, with a beard and wearing a black Adidas baseball cap, black jeans, a black jacket and white trainers. He also had a black backpack.

Police were called at 11.57pm on Wednesday to reports of a man seen “acting suspiciously”.

Officers arrived less than 10 minutes later, but the man had already left the scene, leaving a suitcase behind. A second suitcase was discovered nearby a short time later. Both were found to contain human remains.

One post-mortem examination has been carried out which proved “inconclusive”, police said. A second post-mortem remains ongoing.

The victims have not yet been formally identified but both are believed to be adult men, detectives said.

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Andy Valentine said: “This is a fast-moving enquiry with detectives in London and Bristol actively pursuing a number of lines of enquiry.

“Locating Yostin Andres Mosquera, however, is the priority and I appeal to anyone with information on his whereabouts to get in touch.”

The force added a 36-year-old man arrested in connection with the investigation in Greenwich on Friday has been released without charge.

Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101 and quote the Met Police reference CAD 306 12JUL.