Woman charged with murder after human remains found
St Martin's Road is a residential street in Canterbury
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A woman has been charged with murder after human remains were found in the search for a missing person.
Maureen Rickards, 50, from Canterbury, was arrested on 11 July after police discovered the remains at a property in St Martin's Road in the city.
Kent Police said that while officers continue to confirm the identity of the body, the family of missing 65-year-old Jeremy Rickards has been informed.
Mr Rickards was reported missing on 5 July. He had not been seen since the beginning of June.
Ms Rickards has been remanded in police custody and is due to appear before Margate Magistrates’ Court on 15 July.
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