Man Charged with Murder of Andrew Bray in Huddersfield

A 35-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Andrew Bray, a 40-year-old Huddersfield resident whose body was discovered at a disused brewery site last week. Dominic Hall, of no fixed address, appeared before magistrates in Leeds on Saturday after his arrest on suspicion of the killing.

West Yorkshire Police found Bray's remains on the evening of Wednesday, November 19, at the former Magic Rock brewery premises on Willow Lane in Huddersfield. The force had been searching for Bray, who was reported missing earlier that week and also known by the name Andrew Boltwood. Detectives quickly determined that Bray had likely been the victim of an assault before his disappearance, prompting the launch of a murder investigation.

"Officers searching for Dominic Hall, who was wanted on suspicion of murder, have arrested a man this evening," a police spokesperson said following the detention. "A 35-year-old man is in custody on suspicion of the murder of 40-year-old Andrew Bray, and officers are no longer searching for Dominic Hall. The Homicide and Major Enquiry Team wishes to thank everyone who came forward with information."

The investigation began immediately after the discovery,...