Man charged with Bournemouth Travelodge murder

Travelodge in Christchurch Road Bournemouth

Marta Elena Vento's body was found at the Travelodge on Christchurch Road

A man has appeared in court charged with the murder of a woman whose body was found in a hotel.

Stephen Cole, 32, who is accused of the killing of Marta Elena Vento, appeared at Poole Magistrates' Court via video-link from police custody.

Ms Elena Vento, a 27-year-old Spanish national, was found at the Travelodge on Christchurch Road in Bournemouth on Wednesday 9 December.

Mr Cole is due before Winchester Crown Court on Friday.

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