Wesley Streete, 19, remanded in custody over death of woman found in Staffordshire woods

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A 19-year-old man has been remanded in custody charged with murdering a young woman whose body was discovered in woodland in Staffordshire.

Wesley Streete, of no fixed address, is alleged to have murdered Keeley Bunker on Thursday last week.

The 20-year-old was pronounced dead at about 9pm on Thursday after paramedics were called to the scene near Roman Way, Tamworth.

Streete did not enter a formal plea during a two-minute hearing at North Staffordshire justice centre, but his solicitor indicated to the court that the charge was denied.

Magistrates ordered Streete, who gave his nationality as British and was assisted by an intermediary in the dock, to appear at Stafford crown court for a further hearing on Wednesday.

During Monday’s hearing, his solicitor Jason Holt told the court: “I indicate that the allegation is denied.

“Mr Streete is aware there is no application for bail at this court and that he will appear at Stafford on Wednesday.”

Floral tributes were laid at the scene on Friday afternoon as friends addressed heartfelt messages to the young woman, with one giving her the nickname “Bunker Face”.

One message left at the scene read: “Keeley, sending you all my love, you will be missed by all.”