A man has been charged with murdering two men after human remains were found in London and Bristol.

Yostin Andres Mosquera, 34, of Scotts Road, Shepherd’s Bush, was arrested in Bristol in the early hours of Saturday morning.

The remains were found in suitcases at Clifton Suspension Bridge on Wednesday, while further remains were found at an address in Scotts Road on Friday.

The two victims have been named as Albert Alfonso, 62, and Paul Longworth, 71. Mr Longworth and Mr Alfonso had previously been in a relationship and still lived together at the Scotts Road flat.

Both victims were known to the arrested man, Mr Mosquera, and he had been staying with them at their flat for a short period of time, the Metropolitan Police confirmed.

Mr Longworth was British and Mr Alfonso was originally from France with British citizenship.

Evidence in the investigation so far has not pointed to a homophobic motive, the Met Police said, but it had been classified as a hate crime under national guidelines.

This would be reviewed if clearer evidence emerged, the force added, while officers were also working to establish whether there were any linked offences or incidents in the UK or overseas to “build a full picture of the circumstances”.

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Andy Valentine said: “I hope it will be of some reassurance that whilst inquiries 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.”

Mr Mosquera will appear at Wimbledon Magistrates’ Court later on Monday.