MORE human remains have been found in Boscombe.

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

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 is in place at the location while investigative work is carried out.

The Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT) is also seeking witnesses who may have seen somebody in the area in possession of a black suitcase. 

As reported, a murder investigation was launched after human remains were found in Manor Steps zig zag, off Boscombe Overcliff Drive, on Saturday, August 26.

Following detailed enquiries and scientific analysis, the victim was identified as 49-year-old Simon Shotton from Bournemouth.

Two people – 38-year-old Debbie Ann Pereira and 48-year-old Benjamin Lee Atkins, both of Bournemouth – were charged with murder and have appeared in court.

They are next due to appear at Bournemouth Crown Court on Friday, October 20. 

Detectives from Dorset Police’s MCIT have been continuing to carry out enquiries in relation to the case.

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.

“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.