Horror as human torso found roadside at Brit holiday hotspot

Local sources confirmed the remains had been left beside the road in what investigators described as a deliberate dumping. 10:58, Wed, Jul 29, 2026 Updated: 11:00, Wed, Jul 29, 2026 A police officer with the Civil Guard (Guardia Civil) (Image: Getty Images)Horror erupted on the Costa del Sol this week after human remains were discovered dumped by a roadside in a popular British holiday region. The grim find was made on Tuesday morning on a track near the quarry area of Pinos de Alhaurín, on the edge of Alhaurín de la Torre. The inland Malaga province town sits close to the sun-soaked beaches and resorts that draw hundreds of thousands of UK tourists every year.Local sources confirmed the remains had been left beside the road in what investigators described as a deliberate dumping. Guardia Civil officers quickly sealed off the site and launched a full investigation. Forensic teams were called in to examine the body parts in an effort to establish the victim’s identity, the cause of death and the circumstances that led to the remains being abandoned in the open. Get travel news and expert holiday advice plus selected offers and competitions Invalid emailWe use your sign-up to provide...