Detectives launched an investigation on August 26 after a woman stumbled upon a bag of body parts while walking up a cliff path in Boscombe, Bournemouth.

The man was identified by detectives as Simon Shotton, following scientific analysis.

Police later found other body parts at two addresses in the town.

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And on Wednesday, officers sealed off the public gardens at Boscombe Chine, near Boscombe Pier, after more remains were found.

Police have not yet been able to say exactly how or when Mr Shotton died.

They are appealing for witnesses who saw someone holding a black suitcase at the gardens from August 18 to September 1.

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Det Insp Neil Third, of the Dorset Police major crime investigation team, 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.

“The family of Simon Shotton has been updated. Our thoughts remain with them at this very difficult time.”

Debbie Pereira, 38, and Benjamin Atkins, 48, both from Bournemouth, were remanded in custody until October 20, charged with Mr Shotton’s murder. They appeared via a video link at Bournemouth Crown Court on Wednesday.

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