Human remains have been recovered from a suitcase found in a New York river, police have said.
The suitcase was found at around 5.30pm local time on Wednesday near Governors Island in the East River, Sky News' US partner network NBC reported, citing its affiliate NBC New York.
The New York City police force's harbour unit retrieved the suitcase and took it to Pier 16, where the person inside was pronounced dead.
The deceased's identity is yet to be confirmed.
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Police were unsure of the person's age and gender but confirmed the remains were those of an adult, NBC reported.
The chief medical examiner's office said it will work to determine the cause of death.
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