Container of organs found in London park sparks major police investigation

A container filled with organs has been found at a park in South London , sparking a major police investigation.

A member of the public made the grim discovery in Rosehill Park, Sutton, on Wednesday afternoon.

The Metropolitan Police described the body parts as “ human or animal” and said tests were underway to determine their origin.

The park has been cordoned off as officers carry out investigations in the area.

A Met police spokesperson 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.”