A MAN was due to appear in court today (June 7) charged with murdering a Bishopsteignton man in Teignmouth over the weekend.

David Ablett, 52, of Barnpark Terrace in the resort, was expected at Plymouth Magistrates’ Court this morning in connection with the death of 38-year-old Matthew Jackson.

Altogether three men, all from Teignmouth, were arrested as part of the murder inquiry launched on Sunday after Mr Jackson’s body was discovered outside a block of flats in Barnpark Terrace.

Police were called to the scene just before 8am after Mr Jackson’s body was found in front of a car opposite the flats.

Local residents spoke of their shock at the tragedy on their doorstep.

Mr Ablett was arrested earlier this week together with a 51-year-old man and a 39-year-old, both of whom were later released pending further inquiries.

The South Devon coroner has been informed of the tragedy. An inquest was expected to open to take formal evidence of identity.

Police are still appealing for anyone with information about the death to contact them via [email protected] or by phone on 101, quoting log number 267 of June 3.

Callers can also use the confidential Crimestoppers facility on 0800 555111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.orgDet Insp Steve Davies said: ‘Our enquiries continue and we are still looking into the potential of others who may have knowledge of the incident. ‘Though we are making numerous inquiries in the local area, including sourcing CCTV footage, I would ask that anyone who has CCTV close to the Barnpark Terrace area to make contact with us.‘We would also like to thank the public and the local community for their assistance so far.’