A MAN appeared in court today charged with the murder of Tyron Charles who was reported missing in Denholme earlier this month.

James Sutcliffe, 28, of Hillcrest Road, Denholme, appeared before Bradford and Keighley Magistrates' Court to face the allegation.

He was remanded in custody until appearance at Bradford Crown Court on September 21.

Sutcliffe appeared in the dock wearing a grey jumper and a tracksuit top.

No plea was entered and there was no application for bail.  

Members of Mr Charles’s family were in court with some in tears.

A 60-year-old man arrested on Monday on suspicion of murder has been released from police custody without charge, said a West Yorkshire Police spokesman.

Mr Charles was last seen in Denholme on September 6.

As part of the investigation, searches have been carried out at the outdoor actvity centre at Doe Park, Denholme, and a nearby allotment over recent days.

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