Man and woman from Bournemouth taken into custody over death of man identified as Simon Shotton

Two people have been charged with murder following the discovery of partial human remains in Boscombe, Dorset police have confirmed. The force said the victim had been identified as 49-year-old Simon Shotton from Bournemouth. His family have been informed.

Debbie Ann Pereira, 38, and Benjamin Lee Atkins, 48, both from Bournemouth, were arrested after the remains were discovered by a member of the public near the Manor Steps Zig Zag, off Boscombe Overcliff Drive, on August 26. They are due to appear at Poole magistrates’ court on Tuesday.

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