Man charged with murder of missing Ellia Arathoon as cops find ‘human remains’ next to motorway

A MAN has been charged with murder after cops investigating the disappearance of a missing woman discovered what appears to be human remains.

Craig Andrew Proctor, 39, is set to appear at Chester Magistrates Court today for the murder of 29-year-old Ellia Arathoon, who went missing in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire, on Friday.

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Prior to his arrest police discovered what may be human remains next to the busy M53 motorway -but they have not yet been identified.

A 37-year-old man was also arrested but has been bailed pending further inquiries.

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Detective Inspector Stephen Jones, from the  Major Investigation team, said: "Firstly, I would like to thank the public for all the information and support they have provided in relation into this investigation.

“I understand that this development is upsetting for the community and I would like to appeal for support from the public as the investigation continues. It is estimated that it will take several days before we are able to complete our enquiries in relation to what is a complex crime scene.

"I realise there has been a desire to help police with the search for Ellia but it is important that members of the public do not approach this area while we are conducting a detailed examination in difficult circumstances."

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“While this is taking place the investigation into Ellia’s disappearance will continue and enquiries are on-going across Ellesmere Port. These include searches at a number of scenes, CCTV analysis and house to house enquiries.

“While we appreciate support from the public when searching for missing people, due to the nature of this investigation we ask people to report information to us rather than searching themselves, as it could compromise the investigation.”

Ellia was last spotted in the Cromwell Road and Shephard Close areas of the town.

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