Teen in court charged with missing man murder

Paul Taylor, from Annan, was last seen travelling to Carlisle on 17 October

A teenager has appeared in court accused of murdering a man who has been missing since driving across the border from Scotland to England in October.

Jack Ryan Crawley, 19, appeared remotely at Carlisle Magistrates' Court on Friday accused of murdering Paul Taylor, 56.

Mr Crawley did not enter a plea and was remanded in custody.

Police are continuing to investigate the disappearance of Mr Taylor, from Annan, who was last seen leaving his home at about 21:45 GMT on 17 October.

It is believed he travelled to Carlisle shortly before midnight on that date.

Mr Taylor's blue Vauxhall Corsa was later found abandoned

In court, Mr Crawley spoke to confirm his full name and date of birth.

Prosecutor George Shelley told the hearing: “This is a situation where a live investigation remains to establish the whereabouts of the body of Mr Taylor.”

Mr Crawley, previously of Sheehan Crescent, Carlisle, is next due to appear at Carlisle Crown Court on Monday 19 February.