THREE people have been charged today (Tuesday) in connection with the murder of a London Colney man, whose body was found near Brookmans Park last month.

The body of Daniel Spires, 70, was found by a member of the public, in a wooded area, around 1.45pm on September 24.

Daniel Davies, aged 23, from Alma Road in St Albans, has been charged with murder.

Troy Shuldt, aged 19, of no fixed abode, is also charged with murder.

Samantha Smith, aged 21, from Alma Road in St Albans, has been charged with conspiracy to murder.

All three are currently in police custody and are due at Hatfield Remand Court tomorrow (October 5).