Human remains found in suitcases believed to belong to one woman
Human remains found in two suitcases in the Forest of Dean are believed to belong to one female victim, police have said.
A man from Wolverhampton and a woman from Birmingham have been arrested on suspicion of murder after the grim discovery in Gloucestershire on Tuesday.
They were arrested after a vehicle was reported to police due its manner of driving on the A4136 near Coleford jut after 10.30pm.
Officers tracked down the vehicle and two suitcases were found containing human remains. It has been reported that one of the suitcases contained a torso.
The suspects, a woman in her 20s and a man in his 30s, were arrested and remained in custody on Friday after detectives were given a 36-hour extension granted by magistrates at around midday on Thursday.
The vehicle was also seized.
Investigating officers believe there is one victim, a woman, and forensic tests are continuing to establish her identity.
Senior Investigating Officer DCI John Turner said: "The nature of this incident is distressing and we're working around the clock to fully understand what has happened.
"Someone's life has been lost and our priority is to identify the victim and get answers for her family.
"Searches have taken place in the surrounding area for evidence gathering and contrary to media reports no remains have been found as part of these searches.
"Our Major Crime Investigation Team is working in collaboration with the West Midlands Police homicide team to carry out further enquiries."
