Human remains found in dumped couch on Sydney’s lower north shore

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The grisly discovery has sparked a police investigation, with the as yet unidentified remains undergoing examination.

A human torso has been found in a couch dumped in bushland on Sydney’s lower north shore, sparking a police investigation.

The remains, currently unidentified, but believed to be an adult man, were discovered in bushland off Avian Crescent, Lane Cove North, about 2.30pm on Wednesday.

Police, including forensic specialists, established a crime scene as they began investigating with assistance from homicide detectives.

The remains are yet to be identified. Police currently believe it to be the torso of an adult man.

A police source told this masthead the torso still had hair, suggesting it may not have been in the area for long.

An anonymous tip brought police to the scene. Police have told residents in the area not to comment on the discovery.

The location is near the Lane Cove River and multiple bushland walking tracks.

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