Human Remains Found in Suitcase Near Goldhawk Road
Arrest made in connection with finds in Shepherd's Bush and Bristol
Police cordon off area around flats in Scotts Road. Picture: Sky News
July 13, 2024
The police sealed off Scotts Road just north of the Goldhawk Road this Friday afternoon (12 July) after human remains were found in a suitcase near a block of flats and inside one of the flats. Forensics officers remain on the scene and the road is closed.
The discovery is believed to be linked to a similar find on Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol.
Following a joint operation carried out by the Metropolitan Police and Avon and Somerset Police, a 34-year-old man was arrested at Temple Meads Station in Bristol in the early hours of Saturday, 13 July and has been brought to London for questioning. The police say they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the investigation.
On Friday, police arrested a 36-year-old man in Greenwich, but he reportedly was released without charge.
Eye-witnesses reported seeing a wheeling a suitcase across the Clifton Suspension Bridge on the evening of Wednesday 10 June. Some even jokingly asked him if there was a body in the suitcases as it appeared to be very heavy.
The man, who had arrived in a taxi, was chased by a cyclist, and he escaped after making off towards a wooded area. He is reported to have said in Spanish ‘my boss is very bad’ before he fled.
The police arrived shortly after and found that the suitcase, and another one found nearby, contained human remains.
These were later identified as two adult males and body parts discovered in Shepherd’s Bush are believed to be from the same two victims who have yet to be identified although police have stated earlier that they believe they know who the men are.
The Met Police had previously put out a statement saying they wanted to speak to a 34-year-old Colombian national called Yostin Andres Mosquera as a priority. His social media accounts show him eating fish and chips in the Crown and Anchor pub in Chiswick.
A picture on Yostin Andres Mosquera's social media account showed him in Chiswick pub
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, contact Crimestoppers.
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