Investigation launched following Plymouth death

Detectives investigating the death of a 49-year-old man who was discovered deceased on Beaumont Road on Friday 22 May have this evening, Monday 25 May, charged a man in connection with the death.

Simon Wotton, aged 43 and from Plymouth, has today been charged with Murder.

He will appear before Plymouth Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday 26 May.

A 24-year-old woman from Plymouth who had initially been arrested has today been released without charge.

Detectives from the Major Crime Team have also arrested a 40-year-old woman from Plymouth on suspicion of perverting the course of justice. She has been interviewed at Charles Cross police station and released on police bail.

Officers would like to thank the local community for their support and would like anybody who has information that they feel could assist the investigation to make contact.

This can be done online at www.devon-cornwall.police.uk or by calling 101 quoting log number 572 22/05/2020. 

Should you wish to provide information anonymously this can be done via Crimestoppers  online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org or via telephone on 0800 555 111.

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