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Police searching for a man in connection with two bodies found in suitcases in Bristol have named the suspect as Yostin Andres Mosquera.
Detectives, who previously released images of the suspect, say they have now identified him as Mosquera, a 24-year-old Columbian national.
Police also said they had uncovered more human remains during a search of a property in west London in connection with the investigation.
The Metropolitan Police said it believes the remains are connected to those found in Bristol, and that there are still two male victims.
Met 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.”
More remains found during search of flat in London
More human remains have been discovered during a search of a property in west London in connection with the investigation into bodies found near the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol.
In a statement, the Metropolitan Police said in a statement on Friday evening that officers had found additional remains while searching a flat in Scotts Road, Shepherds Bush.
Police believe the latest body parts are from the same two male victims discovered in Bristol and that the men are thought to have been known to Mosquera.
The force said it believes it knows the identity of the two men, although formal identification is yet to take place.
Breaking: Police name suitcase bodies suspect
Police searching for a man in connection with two bodies found in suitcases in Bristol have named the suspect as Yostin Andres Mosquera.
Detectives, who previously released an image of the suspect, say they have now identified him as Mosquera, a 24-year-old Columbian national.
Met Police 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.”
Suspect flashes gold earring in new picture released by Met
Church opens doors for people to find calm after horror discovery
“If you or anyone you know would like to pray and light a candle, our church of St Mary’s Leigh Woods will be open to all on Sunday 14th July between 12.30 – 2.30.
“All will be very welcome to come and find calm within these walls. Please share this with anyone you think might wish to call in. Thank you.”
A man has been arrested in London after human remains were found in two suitcases near the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol, the Metropolitan Police said.
The 36-year-old is “not the same man” who is the subject of an ongoing police appeal, the force added.
A Metropolitan Police spokesperson said: “A man, aged 36, was arrested at an address in Greenwich early on Friday 12 July.
“He has been taken into custody where he remains. This is not the same man we are appealing for.”
A private ambulance arrived at the scene in Shepherd’s Bush at 6.30pm.
Local’s horror at grim discovery
Local Michael Mulcahy, 57, said it was worrying that such a gruesome crime had happened so close to the Georgian suburb of Clifton, famed for its well-heeled businesses.
He told MailOnline: “It’s horrific to think someone has been chopped up and put in a suitcase.
“I think the guy must have gone there with the intention of chucking them over the side of the bridge.
“But those safety rails are very high – it would take some effort to pitch a heavy suitcase over the top.”
Reporter Alex Ross traces the last known steps of the Clifton Suspension Bridge suspect
Watch: Police release image of suspect after human remains found at Clifton Suspension Bridge
Taxi under investigation after man dumps suitcases
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.
On Thursday, police issued a photograph of the wanted man who is black and was wearing a black Adidas baseball cap and black trainers with thick white soles. He had a gold earring and was carrying a black backpack.
He is believed to have left the bridge in the direction of Leigh Woods with one witness saying he was pursued by a cyclist.
Witness Giles Malone told LBC a women joked with the suspects about what was inside the “tatty suitcases” found later to be containing human remains.
“Another lady started to help them and the lady who was helping them said ‘these are the heaviest suitcases I’ve ever lifted. What’s in them? bodies?
“We sort of semi-joked about it but they didn’t say anything.”
Source: independent.co.uk
