Images from the London crime scene as investigation into the double murder at Clifton Suspension Bridge moves to the capital

The first images of a crime scene in west London have been released after investigations into two suitcases containing human remains moved to the capital. Avon and Somerset Police confirmed today (Friday, July 12) that the Metropolitan Police had taken over the investigation into the double murder after evidence suggested a suspect had travelled from London to Bristol with the suitcases.

The suitcases, found on the Clifton Suspension Bridge in the early hours of Thursday 11 July, are believed to contain the bodies of two adult men. Both the Metropolitan Police and Avon and Somerset officers believe the suspect travelled from London to Bristol and then took a taxi to the suspension bridge where he unloaded the suitcases.

Following forensic examinations on the bridge and in nearby Leigh Woods, another crime scene has been identified in Shepherd’s Bush. News site MyLondon has published photos of a cordon around an address on the corner of Scott’s Road and Devonport Road, with forensic officers on site. Police officers confirmed to the publication that the search was related to the manhunt for the suspect.

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An eyewitness said police had been present in Shepherd’s Bush since the early hours of the morning. Anthony Priest, 85, a resident of the Scott’s Road area of ​​Shepherd’s Bush, told the PA news agency: “I heard them all racing down here in the early hours of the morning. I heard a police car coming with its lights flashing. It must have been about half past three.”

The remains found in the two suitcases are still being forensically examined, but are believed to be the bodies of two adult men. Avon and Somerset Police say the identities of the two have not yet been established.

Police are still searching for a man wanted in connection with the investigation. He is described as black and with a beard. He was wearing a black Adidas baseball cap with a white motif, black jeans, a black jacket with a motif on the chest and black sneakers with thick white soles. He is also said to have been wearing a gold earring and carrying a black backpack.

Assistant Chief Constable Andy Valentine, who is leading the investigation for the Met, said: “Over the last 48 hours we have been working very closely with colleagues from Avon and Somerset. This work leads us to believe that the man we need to speak to travelled from London to Bristol in the early hours of Wednesday evening (July 10).”

“We are using resources across the police force to locate and arrest the suspect and I urge anyone who believes they see him or knows his whereabouts to call 999 immediately. Do not approach him.”

All information (except sightings) can be reported via our Major Incident Public Portal or by calling the Major Incident Room number on 0800 056 0944 from the UK or 0207 158 0010 from abroad.