Source : the age
A human torso has been found in a couch dumped in bushland on Sydney’s lower north shore, sparking a police investigation.
The remains, currently unidentified, but believed to be an adult man, were discovered in bushland off Avian Crescent, Lane Cove North, about 2.30pm on Wednesday.
Police, including forensic specialists, established a crime scene as they began investigating with assistance from homicide detectives following an anonymous tip that led officers to the scene.
The remains are yet to be identified. Police currently believe it to be the torso of an adult man.
A police source told this masthead the torso still had hair, suggesting it may not have been in the area for long.
“It’s quite horrific really … we’re a bit shocked,” local Marianne Bastiani told Nine News on Thursday morning.
She said it was a friendly community where people help one another.
“It’s really sad to see,” Bastiani said.
Resident Sophie Fattouh said there had been no suspicious activity on the street prior to police alerting them to the crime scene.
“It’s it is disturbing, and it’s shocking as well,” she said.
“It’s very peaceful and it’s a very friendly neighbourhood.”
Her husband Ken told Nine News they had lived in their house about 14 years.
“We haven’t heard or haven’t seen anything like it, so it is a bit, sort of worrying.”
The body was found near the Lane Cove River, in extensive remnant bushland containing multiple walking tracks near Mowbray Park.
Avian Crescent primarily comprises large, multimillion-dollar family homes, only three of which have changed hands in the past decade.
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