A man has been charged with murder after a missing person was found dead in a derelict building.

Junior Ryan Coleman, 43, was reported missing on August 20 and his body was found in Brockley Road, Lewisham, southeast London, a month later, on September 19.

A post-mortem examination revealed he died from a blunt force trauma to his head and a murder probe was launched the following day.

Daniel Watkis, 39, of Hackney, was arrested on Thursday and charged on Friday before being remanded in custody at Bromley Magistrates’ Court.

He is due to appear at the Old Bailey on October 24.

Mr Coleman’s family are being supported by specialist officers.

Detective Chief Inspector Sam Townsend, leading the investigation, said: ‘Our thoughts are with the family and friends of Junior during this diffi

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