Two Arrested After Human Remains Found in Croydon Park
Police have detained a 44-year-old man and a 48-year-old woman following the grim discovery of human remains at Rowdown Fields, Croydon.
Suspects Held on Murder Charges
The pair were arrested on Saturday 6 April on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody as the investigation intensifies.
Post-Mortem Underway
Authorities plan to begin a post-mortem examination on Sunday 7 April to help identify the victim and establish the cause of death.
Detective Leads Probe, Calls for Community Patience
Detective Inspector Martin Thorpe, Specialist Crime Command: “I understand the shock this has caused locally. We believe the remains belong to one individual. While the victim’s identity remains unknown, our team is working tirelessly to identify them. The investigation has made significant progress, and we will update the public as soon as possible. We continue to work closely with partners and the community and appreciate their ongoing support.”
Police Appeal for Information
The Metropolitan Police launched their inquiry after being alerted shortly after 9am on Tuesday, 2 April.
Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101, quoting reference 1656/02Apr.
