Tristan Thomas Roberts has been charged after Angela Shellis, 45, was found dead on October 24
Angela Shellis, 45(Image: NWP)
A teenager has been charged with murder after the body of a woman was discovered in Prestatyn last week.
Tristan Thomas Roberts has been charged following the death of Angela Shellis, 45, who was found dead near football pitches in the Morfa area close to Dawson Drive on Friday, October 24.
The 18 year old of Coniston Drive, Prestatyn, was detained at his home by North Wales Police.
Roberts has been remanded in police custody and will appear at Llandudno Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday, reports Wales Online.
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Detective Chief Inspector Andy Gibson said on Tuesday afternoon: “An 18-year-old male has now been charged with murder following his arrest last week.
“I would emphasise that this remains a live murder investigation and that we continue to appeal for information that might further assist us.
“Anyone who was in or around the Morfa area, near to the football fields, on Friday, October 24 between 3am and 8.30am should contact us via 101 if they have not already done so.
“It remains imperative that we identify any persons in the area during these key times.
Angela Shellis’ body was discovered by football pitches in the Morfa area last week(Image: NWP)
“As charges are now authorised in this investigation, I would also stress that nothing should be posted online that could be prejudicial to future court proceedings or undermine the criminal justice process.”
If you believe you can assist the force with its enquiry you can contact them via 101 or on the website quoting incident reference C165084.
A family spokesperson shared their grief over Angela’s death, stating: “Angela was a loved daughter, sister, mum and aunty and will be sadly missed.”