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Investigation after human torso found in bushland

Published by PerthNow · Australia 40 min ago
Camera IconPolice believe a human torso discovered inside a sofa in bushland belongs to a young male. (Steven Saphore/AAP PHOTOS) Credit: AAP
Camera IconPolice believe a human torso discovered inside a sofa in bushland belongs to a young male. (Steven Saphore/AAP PHOTOS) Credit: AAP · PerthNow

Detailed summary

The discovery of human remains in bushland in a major city's leafy suburbs has sparked a police investigation.

A police investigation is underway after a human torso was discovered in the bushes in a city's leafy northern suburbs.

Officers arrived at the scene, in bushland along the Lane Cove River in Sydney's north, about 2.30pm on Wednesday after reports human remains had been found.

"Police established a crime scene with forensic specialist seizing the unidentified human remains for a post-mortem examination," a police spokesman said.

NSW Police will provide an update later on Thursday and have requested anyone with information contact Crime Stoppers.

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