Man charged with murder following discovery of human remains in Clifton Suspension Bridge

Yostin Andres Mosquera, of Scitts Road, W12, was arrested in Bristol in the early hours of Saturday (July 13) morning and today (July 15) has been charged with two counts of murder.

He will appear in custody later in the day at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court.

The two victims in the case can now be named as Albert Alfonso (62) and Paul Longworth (71) who had previously been in a relationship and still lived together at the flat in Scotts Road, W12.

Both victims were known to the man arrested and he had been staying with them at the Scotts Road flat for a short period of time.

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Andy Valentine said: “My thoughts are first and foremost with Albert and Paul’s loved ones who are coming to terms with this terrible news.

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“While we do not believe either of them had any close family, we have identified other next of kin who have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. We are continuing to try and identify any extended family members.

“I know that this awful incident will cause concern not just among residents in Shepherds Bush but in the wider LGBTQ+ community across London. I hope it will be of some reassurance that whilst enquiries are still ongoing and the investigation is at a relatively early stage, we are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with the two murders.

“Officers have worked with the pan-London LGBTQ+ Independent Advisory Group (IAG) since the identity of the two victims and their sexuality was established. Their advice, expertise and support for the investigation has been extremely valuable.

“We will continue to work with them, and with other partners including local IAGs, as the investigation and the policing response continues.”