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'Human torso' found in south London river as residents tell of shock

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Police have launched an investigation after a suspected human torso was found in a river in south London.

Police went to the River Wandle in Mitcham after the remains were discovered yesterday.Specialist police divers were also sent to the scene.A large search is ongoing in the area of country park.No arrests have been made.A Metropolitan Police statement said: "On Tuesday, 21 May police were called to Rawnsley Avenue, Mitcham after human remains were found in a river by members of the public.

Read more: Bodies of two women found 'undiscovered for some time' in Nottingham houseRead more: Brits told to stockpile three days' worth of emergency supplies in case of national crisis"Officers attended and have set up a crime scene, the road will remain shut until the scene is closed."Enquiries are on-going into the circumstances and we await formal identification of the remains."A spokesperson added: "At this early stage, we have not made any arrests.

 

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