Lincoln man charged with murder
Police have named the alleged victim after formal identification
Last updated 29th Mar 2023
Police have charged a 27-year-old man with murder. It follows the death of a 26-year-old woman.
Nicholas Metson, 27, was arrested by Lincolnshire Police after concerns were raised about the welfare of 26-year-old Holly Bramley (latterly Metson).
Meanwhile police have today said they've charged Josh Hancock, of Walnut Close in Waddington, with assisting an offender and disposing of a corpse to obstruct a coroner as part of the ongoing investigation.
The 27-year-old will appear at Lincoln Magistrates' Court later today.
Police now say they're looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.
The alarm was raised on Sunday after reports of an incident at the Shuttleworth House high-rise flats in Lincoln where Metson lives.
A search "relating to the discovery of a body" was launched in the village of Bassingham, about 10 miles south of the city, and continues.
Residents will "continue to see an increase (in) police presence in the area", the force said.
Detective Chief Inspector Jennifer Lovatt said:
"Specially trained officers are supporting Holly's family and we continue to work diligently to investigate the circumstances of this incident.
"Inquiries are still ongoing and we would urge anyone who has any information or footage to get in touch as even the smallest bit of information might prove vital to our investigation."
A second arrested 27-year-old man remains in custody.
Metson appeared at Lincoln Magistrates' Court and Lincoln Crown Court today (28th March). He's been remanded in custody and will appear in court in May.
People in the Bassingham area have been asked to review dashcam, doorbell camera and CCTV footage from 12pm on Friday March 24 to 4pm on Sunday March 25 "in case they have captured anything significant", police added.
Information can be reported by calling 101.