MORE human remains are believed to have been found in Boscombe, Dorset Police said.

Detectives leading the ongoing murder investigation – after partial human remains were found on August 26 – are issuing a renewed appeal following reports of a further discovery today (September 6).

A murder investigation was launched following reports partial human remains had been found off Manor Steps Zig Zag, off Boscombe Overcliff Road, last month.

The victim was later 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.

Now, detectives from Dorset Police’s Major Crime Investigation Team (MCIT) continue to carry out enquiries in relation to the case, it has emerged that at around 10.45am on today (September 6), further human remains were located in the area of Boscombe Chine Gardens, near Boscombe Pier.

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A police cordon has been put in place as investigative work has been carried out.

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.

Partial human remains were found off the Manor Steps Zig Zag last month. Picture: Google

“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 should submit it to the investigation team via the Major Incident Public Portal page, at https://mipp.police.uk/operation/55HQ23M99-PO1. They can also call 101, quoting incident number 55230135228, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.