Clifton Suspension Bridge victims: Who were Albert Alfonso and Paul Longworth?

TWO victims whose remains were found in suitcases on Clifton Suspension Bridge and a flat in Shepherd’s Bush have been identified.

They have been named as Albert Alfonso and Paul Longworth — with a suspect charged for their murders on July 15.

Who was Albert Alfonso?

Albert Alfonso, 62, was originally from France, but had obtained British citizenship.

His and Paul’s remains were found in two suitcases on Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol on July 10, 2024.

The bulging red luggage, which was partly wrapped with cellophane, can be seen in footage obtained by The Sun on Sunday.

A man was also captured on video fleeing the scene while twice stammering: “My boss is really bad.” in Spanish.

Further body parts were found during a raid on a flat in Shepherd’s Bush, west London on July 12.

Prior to the raid on the west London address, officers said that a man, 36, was arrested in Greenwich, east London — he has since been released without charge.

Sources said two men, one of whom was a wheelchair user, resided at the flat and had planned to travel to Bristol 

A shocked neighbour said: “This is all very distressing.

“We’re worried sick about what might have gone on under our noses.”

Albert and Paul had previously been in a relationship and still lived together at the flat in Scotts Road.

Who was Paul Longworth?

Paul Longworth was a 71-year-old British man.

His remains were found in multiple suitcases on July 10 and 12 — along with those of his former partner Albert.

The suspect in the gruesome killings, Colombian national Yostin Andres Mosquera, will appear in court on July 15 charged with two counts of murder.

The Met arrested Mosquera in Bristol in the early hours of Saturday, July 13.

I know that this awful incident will cause concern not just among residents in Shepherds Bush but in the wider LGBTQ+ community across London

Deputy Assistant Commissioner Andy Valentine

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

Armed cops swarmed the man at Temple Meads Station in Bristol, with police later confirming they were not looking for anyone else in connection with the crime.

Police said that the evidence gathered so far does not suggest there was a homophobic motive for the murders.

But officers have followed national guidelines, including initially categorising the incident as a hate crime.

Police are making thorough enquiries to establish whether there may be any linked offences, either in the UK or overseas, but so far none have been discovered.

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.

“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.”