Human remains were found in a flat in St Helens late on Thursday night, leading to a 65-year-old man being charged. The discovery has prompted a major police investigation in the area.
Police were called to Gerards Court at around 11.30pm on 8 January after a report raised safety concerns. Upon searching the flat, officers uncovered human remains. The identity of the deceased has not yet been confirmed.
George Gordon, aged 65 and from Gerards Court, was arrested at the scene. He has been charged with preventing lawful and decent burial and obstructing the coroner. Gordon has been remanded to appear at Liverpool Magistrates Court on Monday 12 January.
A second man, aged 58 and from St Helens, was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and remains in police custody.
Merseyside Police have launched an urgent appeal for anyone with information to come forward. Witnesses are encouraged to call 101 or message @MerPolCC on social media, quoting reference 26000020614. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their online form.
Originally published by UKNIP.
