Police charged man with murder as Erith body named

The body of Duane Denny was found in Erith, south east London, on Wednesday last week, sparking a murder investigation.

Thames Valley Police had launched a missing persons investigations several weeks prior after reports a man had gone missing from the Reading area.

That body has been identified as 46-year-old Duane, who was known by his surname 'Denny',

The news comes as Thames Valley officers have charged another 46-year-old man with murder, along with other charges including prevented a lawful burial.

A murder investigation was launched following the news that a body had been discovered in south east London

Nyiah Williams, aged 46, of Hadrian Walk East, Reading, was on Sunday charged with one count of murder, one count of preventing a lawful burial, one count of perverting the course of justice and one count of criminal damage.

Williams is due to appear at Reading Magistrates’ Court today (September 20).

The victim's next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

Speaking last week, Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Stuart Blaik, of the Major Crime Unit, said: “We have launched a murder investigation following the discovery of the body of a person in London.

“My thoughts remain with the man’s family at this extremely difficult time.

“The investigation is in its early stages and we are conducting thorough enquiries in order to establish what has happened.

“There is a scene watch currently in place in Hadrians Walk in Reading and so you may see an increased police presence in the local area whilst our enquiries continue.

“If anyone has any concerns or has information we would advise them to speak to one of our uniformed officers.

“Anyone with information should call 101 quoting reference 43210379826, or if you wish to report 100% anonymously you can do so by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”