A man has been charged in the murder of a woman who disappeared a decade ago, police said.
Darren Osment, 40, will appear at Bristol Magistrates’ Court on Thursday accused of murdering Claire Holland, 32.
Holland, from the Lawrence Weston area of Bristol, was last seen leaving Seamus O’Donnell’s pub in the city center at 11.15pm on June 6 2012, the day after Jubilee weekend of the queen’s diamond.
She was reported missing a few days later, and has not been seen or heard from since, despite several massive searches and requests for information.
Avon and Somerset Police said Osment, of Patchway, South Gloucestershire, has been arrested.
Supt Gary Haskins, head of the Major Crime Investigation Team, said: “This is a key moment in our investigation and we have updated Claire’s family now that a man has been charged with her murder.
“We will continue to provide any support they may need through our specialist Family Liaison Officer.”
Ben Samples, senior district crown prosecutor for the CPS South West complex task force, added: “The Crown Prosecution Service has authorized Avon and Somerset Police to charge Darren Osment with one count of ‘murder
“The authority to charge follows a complex investigation by the Major Crimes Investigation Team, which was supported by the complex task force.
“A thorough review of all the evidence gathered has led us to conclude that our legal tests for initiating a prosecution have been met.
“The Crown Prosecution Service reminds all concerned that criminal proceedings against Darren Osment are active and he is entitled to a fair trial.
“It is extremely important that there is no reporting, commenting or sharing of information online that could in any way prejudice these proceedings.”