Man charged with murder after human remains found in Sticker
They said Mr Coleman had been reported as a missing person and his next of kin had been made aware of the charge.Det Supt Jon Bancroft said: "We are continuing with a forensic examination of the scene which is being carried out slowly and methodically."Our teams of officers and staff are being assisted by the National Crime Agency expert group and Home Office-approved scientists."He said "a significant police presence" would remain in the Sticker area and he asked people to avoid speculating about the case on social media.Police said a woman in her 30s from Newquay, who was arrested last week on suspicion of murder, remained on police bail while inquiries continued.
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