Waddington man admitted obstructing a coroner by helping to dispose of Lincoln woman Holly Bramley remains in the River Witham

A man charged in connection with the disappearance of murdered Lincoln woman Holly Bramley today (Friday) admitted obstructing a coroner by helping to dispose of her remains in the River Witham

Joshua Hancock, 27, of Walnut Close, Waddington, pleaded guilty to obstructing the Lincolnshire Coroner in the execution of his duty, together with Ms Bramley's husband, Nicholas Metson, by disposing of her remains in the River Witham on 25 March last year.

Hancock will now be sentenced alongside Nicholas Metson, 28, who today (Friday) admitted Ms Bramley's murder during a separate hearing at Lincoln Crown Court.

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Hancock, who appeared in court via a video-link from HMP Doncaster, was remanded back into custody by Judge Simon Hirst.

Judge Hirst told Hancock: "I will sentence you on 5 April. The fact I am putting off sentence does not mean you will not face a custodial sentence. The issue is likely to be how long."