Human torso found in bushland off Avian Crescent
Police in Sydney are investigating the discovery of a human torso found inside a couch in bushland in Lane Cove North. Forensic teams are working to identify the victim, who appears to have been deceased for several days.
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This is a significant criminal investigation involving a gruesome discovery that has shocked the local community.
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Share A A A A human torso found in a couch dumped in bushland on Sydney’s lower north shore is believed to have been there at least a couple of days before its smell prompted reports to police.
The remains of the adult man who is yet to be identified were discovered in bushland off Avian Crescent, Lane Cove North, about 2.30pm on Wednesday.
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