FOUR men have been charged with murder by police investigating the disappearance of 37-year-old Michael Wheeler from Yeovil.

Avon and Somerset Police said Michael hasn't been seen or heard from since Saturday, August 24, and concerns for his welfare were raised on Monday, September 16.

A number of police searches and other enquiries led officers to fear that he may have come to serious harm, leading to a public appeal to trace him. He has not yet been found.

David Garland, 39, and Jack Rance, 28, both of no fixed abode, are charged with murder along with Mark Roberts, 38, and Reuben Clare, 18, both of Yeovil.

They all appeared at Yeovil Magistrates' Court today (Wednesday, September 25) and have since been remanded in custody pending a further appearance at Bristol Crown Court on Friday, September 27.

Avon and Somerset Police said in a statement: “This is devastating news for Michael's family and specialist officers are supporting them.

“Another man who was arrested last week has been re-arrested today (Wednesday, September 25) while a man arrested on Monday (September 23) is currently on police bail. A woman who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender is also on police bail, and the investigation continues.”

Enquiries to find Michael Wheeler continue and detectives still want to hear from anyone with information which could help. Please call 101 and quote reference number 5224244891. 

Crimestoppers can also be contacted 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555111.