THREE people have appeared in court this morning charged with the murder of Semley man Lennie Adams.

The body of 43-year-old Mr Adams, of Station Road, was found in a shallow grave in a field at The Marshes, Semley on Saturday, October 15.

Charlie Louise Chase, 25, Christopher Charles, 48, and Paul Chambers, 49, all of Station Road, Semley appeared before Salisbury Magistrates Court this morning.

No plea was entered and the case was adjourned to Winchester Crown Court on Monday.