'Human organs' found inside container at park as police launch urgent probe

25 July 2024, 08:27

The container was found in Rosehill Park, Sutton
The container was found in Rosehill Park, Sutton. Picture: Google Street View

By Asher McShane

Police have launched an investigation after a container filled with suspected human organs was found in a south London park.

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A member of the public found the suspicious container in Rosehill Park, Sutton, late yesterday afternoon.

An area of the park has been cordoned off while police investigate.

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A spokesperson for the Metropolitan police said: ‘Police were called at approximately 4.30pm on Wednesday, July 24 by a member of the public who reported finding a container in Rosehill Park, Sutton containing what was described as human or animal organs inside.

‘The container has been secured by police and the contents will be forensically examined.’

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