Human remains have been found in the River Wandle in Mitcham.

Yesterday (May 21), the remains were discovered in the water by members of the public.

Police were called to the scene on Rawnsley Avenue, which sits alongside the River Wandle in Ravensbury Park, at around 2.18pm.

The area and road has been temporarily closed as officers have set up a crime scene.

No arrests have been made and the identity of the remains is currently unknown.

Police are awaiting formal identification of the remains.

A spokesperson for Metropolitan Police said: “At 14:18hrs on Tuesday, 21 May police were called to Rawnsley Avenue, Mitcham after human remains were found in a river by members of the public.

“Officers attended and have set up a crime scene, the road will remain shut until the scene is closed.

“Enquiries are on-going into the circumstances and we await formal identification of the remains.

“At this early stage, we have not made any arrests.”