Man and lady charged with homicide after human stays present in seaside city

A person and a girl have been charged with homicide after “partial human remains” have been discovered off a seaside path.

The Dorset Police Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT) mentioned it was referred to as the Manor Steps Zig Zag off Boscombe Overcliff Drive at 1.10pm on Saturday, August 26. A passer-by had reportedly discovered the physique components.

Police have since recognized the deceased as 49-year-old Simon Shotton from Bournemouth, Dorset. Officers earlier revealed two folks had been arrested in reference to the incident.

Now, 38-year-old Debbie Ann Pereira and 48-year-old Benjamin Lee Atkins – each from Bournemouth – have been charged with homicide. They are set to look at Poole Magistrates Court on Tuesday, September 5.

Detective Inspector Neil Third, of MCIT, mentioned: “Our thoughts remain with the family of Simon Shotton and they have been updated with this latest development in our investigation.

“This matter has been the subject of a meticulous and complex investigation and we have now reached the point where charges of murder have been authorised following consultation with the CPS.

“As this case will now be the subject of active court proceedings, it would not be appropriate for us to comment any further at this time as we must ensure the justice system is allowed to follow its course.

“It is also important to stress that there should be no further commentary or sharing of information online or on social media that could potentially prejudice these court proceedings.”