A man who attended a school in Oxford has appeared in court after being accused of murder in the Bournemouth area.

Debbie Ann Pereira, 38, and Benjamin Lee Atkins, 48, both of Aylesbury Road in Boscombe, have appeared in Bournemouth Crown Court this week. 

Atkins attended The Cherwell School on Marston Ferry Road in Oxford. 

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They have both been charged with murdering 49-year-old Simon Shotton from Bournemouth.

Mr Shotton’s remains were found in Manor Steps zig zag, off Boscombe Overcliff Drive, on Saturday, August 26.

Pereira and Atkins are next due to appear at Bournemouth Crown Court on Friday, October 20.

Detectives from Dorset Police’s Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT) have been continuing to carry out enquiries in relation to the case.

Further human remains were located in the area of Boscombe Chine Gardens, near to Boscombe Pier, at around 10.45am on Wednesday morning.

Oxford Mail: Police in Boscombe on Wednesday morningPolice in Boscombe on Wednesday morning (Image: NQ)

While they are yet to be formally identified, Dorset Police believe they are linked to their ongoing investigation into the death of Simon Shotton.

A police cordon has been in place at the location while investigative work is carried out.

The MCIT is also seeking witnesses who may have seen somebody in the area in possession of a black suitcase. 

Following the discovery of further remains this morning, Detective Inspector Neil Third, of MCIT, said: “While we have yet to formally identify the latest remains discovered, at this time we do believe this is linked to our ongoing investigation and the family of Simon Shotton has been updated.

"Our thoughts remain with them at this very difficult time.

“It is important that as part of our ongoing investigation, we speak to anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area of Boscombe Chine Gardens between Friday, August 18 and Friday, September 1.

"I am particularly keen to speak to anyone who has seen somebody in possession of a black suitcase acting suspiciously in the vicinity.

“Information can be uploaded through our dedicated Major Incident Public Portal for this case.

Oxford Mail: A police cordon in placeA police cordon in place (Image: Daily Echo)

“I would again like to thank members of the community in Boscombe for their continued patience and understanding while this latest cordon is in place.”

Anyone with information is asked to submit it to the investigation team via the Major Incident Public Portal page at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/55HQ23M99-PO1.

If you are unable to submit information online, please call 101 quoting occurrence number 55230135228.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling Freephone 0800 555 111.