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Katy Clifton

Pair arrested after woman's body parts found in two suitcases near Coleford

Three tents were erected at the entrance to Stowfield Quarry outside of Coleford (Picture: Rex Features)

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of murder after police found two suitcases containing human remains near Coleford.

Gloucestershire Police said a member of the public reported suspicions about a vehicle due to its manner of driving shortly after 10.30pm on Tuesday.

The car had been travelling on the A4136 near Coleford and was located by officers a short time later.

Two suitcases were found to contain human remains and two people, a woman in her twenties from Birmingham and a man in his thirties from Wolverhampton, were arrested on suspicion of murder.

Police believe there is one victim, a woman, and forensic examinations are ongoing to confirm her identity.

Detective Chief Inspector 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 inquiries.”

Additional reporting by Press Association.

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