Fifth charge in missing man's murder investigation

The 37-year-old from Yeovil had not been seen or heard from since 24 August

A fifth person has been charged as part of a murder investigation into the death of a man who had been missing for more than a month.

Concerns were raised for the welfare of Michael Wheeler from Yeovil in Somerset on 16 September, after he missed several regular appointments and his car was later found abandoned.

Police found his body when specialist search dogs alerted to the presence of human remains at a property in Yarlington near Wincanton, Somerset, on 25 September.

Angus Warner, 32, has been charged with conspiracy to murder and appeared before Yeovil Magistrates’ Court on Friday, where he was remanded in custody.

Police carried out searches in the Ham Hill area near Yeovil as part of the investigation

He will appear before a judge at Bristol Crown Court on 25 October.

Four other men have also been charged with the murder of the 37-year-old and have been remanded into custody ahead of future court appearances.

Avon and Somerset Police arrested a further two men and a woman on suspicion of assisting an offender, but they have since been released under investigation.

Another man, also arrested on suspicion of murder, is currently on police bail.

Mr Wheeler's family have been updated and continue to be supported by specially trained officers.

Avon and Somerset Police has appealed for anyone with information which could aid their investigation to come forward.

The force has also told the public not to publish any commentary or material, including images or footage, that could affect live legal proceedings.