Human Torso Found in Sydney Bushland as Police Open Homicide Investigation

New South Wales police have launched a homicide investigation after a human torso was found in bushland on Sydney's lower North Shore, the area of northern suburbs across the harbour from the city centre. The Guardian reported the discovery.

Officers were called to Lane Cove North at about 2.30pm on Wednesday, after reports that human remains had been found. At the scene, they found a sofa containing a human torso, which was believed to be that of an adult male.

Police set up a crime scene. Forensic specialists took the remains for a post-mortem examination, a medical examination of a body carried out after death.

Detectives are conducting the investigation together with the NSW homicide squad, the state police unit that handles murder inquiries.

NSW police were expected to give further details at a 10.30am press conference.