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A manhunt is underway after a man 'dumped two suitcases full of human remains' on Clifton Suspension Bridge.

Police were called to a report of a person acting suspiciously on the landmark at 11.57pm last night, Wednesday July 10.

The man had disappeared, but officers made a grim discovery when they checked the contents of a suitcase.

A second suitcase was located nearby a short time later.

The incident sparked a significant emergency response - including a police helicopter and HM Coastguard helicopter.

Credit: SWNS