Man Charged with Murder of Elliot Handley in Dorchester

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Detectives investigating the death of Elliot Handley have charged a man with his murder. Elliot, a 46-year-old from Eastleigh, was found dead in a flat in The Grove, Dorchester, on May 26, 2015. A post-mortem examination revealed that he died from multiple blunt force head injuries. Simon Bennett, 43, of Dorchester, has been charged with Elliot's murder. He will appear before Bournemouth Magistrates' Court on September 10, 2015.

Key Takeaways:

  • A 46-year-old man, Elliot Handley, was found dead in a flat in Dorchester on May 26, 2015.
  • A post-mortem examination revealed that Elliot died from multiple blunt force head injuries.
  • Simon Bennett, 43, of Dorchester, has been charged with Elliot's murder.
  • Bennett will appear before Bournemouth Magistrates' Court on September 10, 2015.
  • Two men, aged 47 and 69, who had been arrested on suspicion of murder, were released from bail without charge in June.
  • The investigation is ongoing, and proceedings are now ongoing with the defendant having the right to a fair trial.

Statistics:

  • Elliot Handley was 46 years old when he died.
  • Multiple blunt force head injuries were the cause of Elliot's death.
  • Simon Bennett is 43 years old and a resident of Dorchester.
  • Bennett will appear in court on September 10, 2015.
  • Two men, aged 47 and 69, were released from bail without charge in June.

Sources:

  • Dorset Police Force
  • UK Government news release
  • Crown Prosecution Service in Wessex
  • John Montague, Senior District Crown Prosecutor for the Crown Prosecution Service in Wessex.