A man has be charged as part of a murder investigation into the disappearance of Craig Hurcombe.
Michael Bretton, 40, of Armoury Road, Shaftesbury, Dorset, has been charged with murder and one count of stalking involving fear of violence against a woman.
He has been remanded to appear at Bristol Magistrates’ Court which he will appear in today Friday 16 January.
Human remains which are believed to be Craig Hurcombe 40, from Wiltshire, have been found following searches in the Roemead area Gurney Slade.
Police said while formal identification is yet to take place, we have informed Craig’s next of kin who will continue to be supported. A post-mortem will take place in due course.
Craig was reported missing to Wiltshire Police at 10.45am on Saturday 10 January.
Senior investigating officer, Detective Chief Inspector Neil Meade, said:
“Our thoughts are with Craig’s family during this incredibly difficult time. They continue to receive support from specially trained officers, and on their behalf we request privacy for them. I would also like to thank them for their support with our enquiries so far.
“I would like to recognise the ongoing efforts to officers and staff from Avon and Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset who have been involved in this investigation, which has lead to the Crown Prosecution Service authorising Breton is charged with murder.
“While enquiries continue to be carried out in the area, we would like to ensure the community that we do not believe their is any risk to the public.”
A Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) page has been created for this investigation, to allow anyone with information or footage to report it to them via their website: Public Portal
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