Human remains found after member of public makes grim discovery on busy Bristol road

While formal identification is still to be completed, police have informed the family of a missing man

A member of the public made the grim discovery of human remains close to a busy major road on Tuesday evening (June 2), as police continue to search for a missing man.

Avon and Somerset Police confirmed the find was made on the A4 Portway in Bristol, which connects the city centre to the M5 motorway and Avonmouth via the Avon Gorge. Officers added that the remains have been linked to an ongoing search for the missing 40-year-old Rebaz, Bristol Live reports.

While formal identification is still to be completed, officers have notified the family of Rebaz. He was last seen on May 4 near Fishponds Road, prompting a public appeal amid growing concern for his welfare.

“Police were called to the Portway on Tuesday evening, 2 June, by a member of the public who had found human remains,” the force confirmed in a statement released on Wednesday.

“Sadly, our initial enquiries suggest the deceased is missing Rebaz, 40, from Bristol, who hadn’t been seen since Monday 4 May. While formal identification has yet to take place, his family have been informed and have our sympathy in their loss.

“Officers would like to thank everyone who contacted us with information or shared our appeal to trace Rebaz.”

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