A 65-year-old man has been charged by police after unknown human remains were discovered inside a flat in St Helens, Merseyside. The grim find was made on Thursday night following a concern for safety call.
Discovery and Arrest at Gerards Court
Officers were called to an address on Gerards Court at approximately 11.30pm on Thursday, 8 January. After responding to the welfare report, they made the shocking discovery of human remains inside the property. George Gordon, 65, of Gerards Court, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of murder.
He has since been formally charged with two offences: preventing the lawful and decent burial of a dead body and obstructing a coroner in the execution of his duty. Mr Gordon was remanded in custody and appeared at Liverpool Magistrates' Court on Monday, 12 January.
Ongoing Investigation and Second Arrest
The investigation remains active and extensive. As part of the same enquiry, a second scene was established on Douglas Road in Anfield on Friday. A white forensic tent was erected and a mobile police station set up nearby.
Detectives have also arrested a 58-year-old man from St Helens on suspicion of assisting an offender. He remains in police custody for questioning. House-to-house enquiries, CCTV reviews and detailed forensic examinations are continuing.
Appeal to the Public
In a statement, Detective Chief Inspector Tracy Allen acknowledged the distressing nature of the incident for the local community. She urged anyone with information to come forward.
"I would ask anyone who lives in the area and has any information about this incident or any CCTV or doorbell camera footage that could have captured anything suspicious to contact us as a matter of urgency," she said.
The police have issued a stark reminder that criminal proceedings are now active and warned against any online commentary that could prejudice the case. Information can be provided by calling 101, quoting reference 26000020614, or anonymously via Crimestoppers.
