A MAN has been charged with murder in connection with the tragic death of a teenager whose body was found in a wardrobe wrapped in cling-film in a Dudley hostel.

Unemployed Ashley Foster appeared at Wolverhampton Crown Court today (Wednesday June 21) in connection with the death of 17-year-old Megan Bills.

The 24-year-old pleaded guilty to preventing the burial of former Ridgewood High School pupil Megan whose body was found in a property in Highgate Road on May 4.

Following further investigation - Foster, from Highgate Road, Dudley, has now also been charged with Megan’s murder.

After pleading not guilty to the murder charge he was remanded in custody to appear in court on October 6 and a provisional trial date of January 8, 2018, has been given.

Detective Inspector Caroline Corfield, from force CID, said: "In the very early stages of this investigation Ashley Foster was charged with the offence of preventing a lawful burial.

"The investigation team has maintained close communication with the Crown Prosecution Service as the case has progressed and, following a recent review of the evidence, Foster has today been charged with the murder of Megan Bills.

"Megan’s family have been fully updated with this further development and our thoughts remain with them.

"The investigation continues and I again appeal for anyone who has any information they believe would assist the case to come forward."

Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.