Human torso found in Sydney bushland sparks homicide investigation

Summarised from 3 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 11 Nov, 21:27 · Archive

A human torso was discovered in bushland near the Lane Cove River in Sydney's north on Wednesday afternoon.

A homicide investigation has been launched after bushwalkers discovered a human torso in bushland near the Lane Cove River in Sydney's north on Wednesday afternoon. The grisly discovery was made in bushland off Avian Crescent, Lane Cove North at 2.30pm. Officers from North Shore Police Area Command attended the scene and located a sofa couch containing the human torso.

Forensic specialists attended the scene, which borders the Lane Cove River, with detectives from the Homicide Squad taking over the investigation. The remains have been seized for a post-mortem examination. A crime scene has been established at the location.

While the remains are yet to be formally identified, police believe they belong to an adult male. NSW Police said they would provide an update on Thursday. Anyone with information has been urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.

How it is being reported

• Human torso found in Sydney bushlandA police investigation has begun after a human torso was found in bushland on Sydney's North Shore.WAtoday · 11 Nov, 21:20
• Investigation after human torso found in bushlandThe discovery of human remains in bushland in a major city's leafy suburbs has sparked a police investigation.The West Australian · 11 Nov, 21:19
• Investigation after human torso found in bushlandThe discovery of human remains in bushland in a major city's leafy suburbs has sparked a police investigation.Perth Now · 11 Nov, 21:19
• Human torso found near Lane Cove River sparks homicide investigationA homicide investigation has been launched after bushwalkers made a grisly discovery just metres from suburban homes.Perth Now · 11 Nov, 20:59
• Human torso found near Lane Cove River sparks homicide investigationA homicide investigation has been launched after bushwalkers made a grisly discovery just metres from suburban homes.The West Australian · 11 Nov, 20:59

In this story: North Shore Police Area Command · Homicide Squad · Lane Cove River · Lane Cove North · Sydney · Crime Stoppers

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