Police have released an image of a suspect still on the loose after human remains were found in two suitcases left by Clifton Suspension Bridge.

In a press conference, detetctives said the suspect was taken to the bridge by a taxi, and that the taxi driver is working with officers investigating the discovery. The vehicle has also been seized.

The suspect is described as black with a beard, wearing a black Adidas baseball cap, black jeans, a black jacket, white trainers and had a black backpack.

Officers previously said they received reports of a man seen acting suspiciously on the bridge just before midnight on Wednesday.

Police arrived at the scene within 10 minutes – but the man had vanished, leaving a suitcase behind.

A second suitcase was found nearby a short time later, Avon and Somerset Police said.

An immediate search of the area was carried out by officers on the ground with the support of the National Police Air Service and HM Coastguard.

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The Clifton Suspension Bridge has been closed today due to the police activity, its operators said.

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