Human torso found in sofa dumped in Lane Cove bushland
A human torso was found inside a sofa. It was dumped in bushland off Avian Crescent in Lane Cove North on Wednesday.
NSW Police were called at about 2:30pm on Wednesday after bushwalkers reported finding human remains. Officers located a sofa containing a human torso.
Police established a crime scene with forensic specialists. Police believe the remains belong to an adult male.
Formal identification is still pending. A post-mortem examination has been ordered.
North Shore detectives are investigating with help from the State Crime Command's Homicide Squad. A helicopter flew over the area, alarming nearby residents.
- Wednesday at about 2:30pm
- Discovery time
- Human torso inside a sofa
- What was found
Why it mattersA death in a built-up area has prompted a homicide investigation involving local and state resources.
AustraliaA major crime investigation is underway in a well-known residential and recreation area of Sydney, with police pursuing leads into the death.
Corroborated byThe Guardian·9News
