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A human torso was found inside a sofa in bushland on Sydney's lower north shore, prompting a murder investigation. Police were called to Lane Cove North on Wednesday after reports of a strong smell in the area. Officers discovered the torso, believed to be that of an adult male, inside a sofa about five metres off the road. The body was taken to Lidcombe for forensic examination. Superintendent Paul Devaney said there were signs the body had been there for at least a couple of days. The quiet area had a 'probably nil' crime rate, and Devaney reassured residents there was no apparent threat to locals.
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