Teenager in court over missing man's murder

Paul Taylor was last seen on 17 October and police say his body has yet to be recovered

A teenager accused of murdering a man last seen in October has made his second court appearance.

Jack Ryan Crawley, 19, is accused of murdering Annan man Paul Taylor, 56, on 18 October last year.

Crawley appeared via video link at Carlisle Crown Court on Monday morning for a preliminary hearing.

No plea was entered and the case was adjourned, with a provisional trial date set for 2 October.

Mr Taylor was last seen leaving his address at around 21:45 GMT on 17 October last year. It is believed he travelled to Carlisle in a blue Vauxhall Corsa just before 00:00.

Police are continuing to investigate and say his body has yet to be recovered.

It is believed Mr Taylor travelled to Carlisle in a blue Vauxhall Corsa which was later found abandoned

Crawley, previously of Sheehan Crescent, Carlisle, and latterly of no fixed address, was remanded in custody with no bail application made.

During a 15-minute administrative preliminary hearing, he spoke to state his full name, date of birth and to confirm that he could hear proceedings clearly over the link.