Skeleton discovered in river in south London.

Authorities have cordoned off an area in Mitcham, Merton, after the unsettling discovery of human remains in a nearby river. The grim finding was made this morning by members of the public near a recycling center in south London.

Upon receiving the distressing report, officers from the Metropolitan Police rushed to the scene on Rawnsley Avenue, which runs alongside the River Wandle in Ravensbury Park. As of now, no arrests have been made and authorities are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the person's death.

The victim has yet to be identified and the road has been closed to allow for a thorough investigation at the site. The River Wandle, which borders Ravensbury Park, is a designated Local Nature Reserve spanning seven hectares. Despite the closure of the road, the park remains open 24 hours, making it accessible to anyone at any time.

According to a police spokesperson, "On Tuesday, we received a call about human remains being found in the river on Rawnsley Avenue in Mitcham. Our officers are currently on-site and have established a crime scene. The road will remain closed until the investigation is concluded. At this point, we have not made any arrests and our investigation is ongoing. We are also working on identifying the remains."

In the meantime, the Metropolitan Police have been contacted for a statement. As the investigation continues and authorities work to identify the victim, the community is left to grapple with the unsettling discovery in their quiet neighborhood.

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