Woman appears in court after human remains found at Canterbury house

Human remains were found at a property in St Martin's Road on Thursday. Credit: ITV Meridian

A woman has appeared in court charged with murdering her husband, after human remains were found at a house in Canterbury.

Maureen Rickards, 50, was arrested following the discovery at a property in St Martin's Road on Thursday (11 July).

Kent Police said that while officers work to confirm the identity of the body, the family of missing 65-year-old Jeremy Rickards has been informed.

Jeremy Rickards, 65, was reported missing on 5th July. Credit: ITV Meridian

Mr Rickards had been reported missing on Friday 5 July, having not been seen since the beginning of June.

Residents of St Martin’s Road are being told to expect an ongoing police presence in the area while the investigation is carried out.

Ms Rickards was remanded in custody after appearing at Margate Magistrates on Monday (15 July) morning.

She is next due to appear at Maidstone Crown Court on Wednesday.

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