Police have launched a murder investigation after a human torso was found stuffed inside a sofa in bushland in Sydney, Australia.
Officers were called to Lane Cove North at around 2.30pm local time on Wednesday following reports that human remains had been found in the area. When they arrived, they discovered a human torso inside the sofa.
Forensic Examination Underway
Forensic specialists have seized the remains for a post-mortem examination, and a crime scene has been established in the area. While the remains have not yet been formally identified, NSW Police believe they belong to an adult male.
The State Crime Command's Homicide Squad has launched an investigation into the discovery. Police remained at the scene on Thursday morning, with a press conference expected to be held in the coming hours.
Police Appeal for Information
In a statement, NSW Police said: "Police were called to Lane Cove North following reports human remains were located in bushland."
"Officers attached to North Shore Police Area Command attended the scene and located a sofa couch containing a human torso," the statement continued. "Police established a crime scene, with forensic specialists seizing the unidentified human remains for a post-mortem examination."
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers Australia on 1800 333 000.
