New South Wales Police say the remains, believed to be those of an adult man, were discovered near Avian Crescent in Lane Cove North. An update is expected on Thursday morning.
Police in New South Wales have opened a murder investigation after a human torso was found inside a sofa in bushland on Sydney’s Lower North Shore. Officers were called to Lane Cove North at about 2.30pm on Wednesday following reports that human remains had been found near Avian Crescent. The remains have not yet been formally identified, but police believe they belong to an adult man. Detectives are expected to give an update on Thursday morning.
What police say
In a statement, NSW Police said officers from North Shore Police Area Command went to the scene and found a sofa containing a human torso. “Police established a crime scene, with forensic specialists seizing the unidentified human remains for a post-mortem examination,” the force said.
Anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
Residents shocked
Local resident Marianne Bastini said she was horrified to hear about the discovery. “We’re quite shocked… we were just doing our usual walk and saw the helicopter and wondered what was going on,” she said. She described the location as a well-known track with water just below, used by many people. “It’s a shock to know a body has been found,” she added.
Ms Bastini described the area as a “really friendly and peace-loving community” whose residents help each other. “So it’s really sad to see this has happened,” she said. Another resident said she was “scared” to learn that human remains had been found nearby.
