Man charged with murder after he dumped suitcases with human remains on Bristol bridge in UK

A 34-year-old man who was arrested for dumping two suitcases full of human remains at theClifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol, United Kingdom (UK), was on Monday (July 15) charged with two counts of murder.

According to theMetropolitan Police (Met),Yostin Andres Mosquera was charged with murdering Albert Alfonso, 61, and Paul Longworth, 71. Appearing at a London court, Mosqueraspoke only to confirm his name, address and date of birth.

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Last week, thepolice found remains of the two men in a pair of suitcases on theClifton Suspension Bridge.Mosquerawas witnesseddumping the suitcases on the bridge before fleeing on foot.

Victims were in a relationship

In a statement, the Met said thatAlfonso was from France but had obtained British citizenship while Longworth was a British citizen. Alfonso and Longworth had been in a relationship and livedtogether at a flat on Scotts Road, W12.

"Both victims were known to the man arrested and he had been staying with them at the Scotts Road flat for a short period of time," the police added. "We are making thorough enquiries to establish whether there may be any linked offences in the UK or overseas but so far none have been identified," the police further said.

Concerns among LGBTQ+ community

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Andy Valentine said on Monday that this incident could cause concern not just among residents inShepherds Bush but in the wider LGBTQ+ community across London.

“Officers have worked with the pan-London LGBTQ+ Independent Advisory Group (IAG) since the identity of the two victims and their sexuality was established. Their advice, expertise and support for the investigation has been extremely valuable," Valentine said.

While neither Alfonso nor Longworth had any close family, the police identified other next of kin who have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

I hope it will be of some reassurance that whilst enquiries are still ongoing and the investigation is at a relatively early stage, we are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with the two murders," Valentine further said.

He also pointed out that the evidence gathered so far did not suggest there was a homophobic motive in this case.

(With inputs from agencies)