North Shore detectives have commenced an investigation after a human torso was located in bushland in Lane Cove yesterday.
About 2.30pm (Wednesday 11 November 2026), police were called to Lane Cove North following reports human remains were located in bushland.
Officers attached to North Shore Police Area Command attended the scene and located a sofa couch containing a human torso.
Police established a crime scene, with forensic specialists seizing the unidentified human remains for a post-mortem examination.
While the remains are yet to be formally identified police believe they belong to an adult male.
North Shore detectives – with assistance from State Crime Command's Homicide Squad – have commenced an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
As inquiries are ongoing, anyone with information is urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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