Police granted more time to question suspects in Gloucestershire murder investigation

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Officers have been granted a 36-hour magistrates' extension to continue questioning two people who were arrested on suspicion of murder.

It comes after suspected human remains were found in the Forest of Dean on Tuesday 12 May.

Overnight a 12-hour custody extension had been granted for both a woman in her 20s and from Birmingham and a man in his 30s from Wolverhampton.

Road closures are likely to remain in place for at least the rest of today due to the ongoing investigation. Credit: Gloucestershire Live

Shortly after 10.30pm on Tuesday, May 12 a member of the public reported suspicions to police about a vehicle due to its manner of driving.

It had been travelling on the A4136 near Coleford and officers in the local area were advised.

The vehicle was located by police a short while later and two people were spoken to.

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Two suitcases were found to contain human remains and two people were subsequently arrested, with the vehicle being seized.

Investigating officers believe there is one victim, a woman, and forensic examinations are ongoing to confirm her identity.

Due to the ongoing investigation road closures and scene guards are likely to remain in place for at least the rest of today.