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Man appears in court after human remains found

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Daniel Coleman is believed to have died between 2 June and 7 July

A man has appeared in court charged with murder, after human remains were found in Cornwall.

James Desborough, 39, of Old Oak Woods in the village of Lower Sticker has been accused of murdering 43-year-old Daniel Coleman between 2 June and 7 July after remains were found in Sticker, near St Austell.

Desborough was remanded in custody by Bodmin Magistrates' Court and he will appear before Truro Crown Court on Friday.

No plea was taken during the two minute long hearing.

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