A NINTH man has appeared in court in connection with the death of a man at a huge cannabis factory.

Terry Gould, 30, now called Terry Sherman, of no fixed address, appeared at Chelmsford Magistrates Court on Monday charged with conspiracy to burgle and conspiracy to supply cannabis.

The charges are in connection with the death of Vietnamese illegal immigrant Tran Duy Hai, 38, whose body was found on the floor of converted industrial units in Redhills Road, South Woodham, in December 2010, where police also discovered a major cannabis factory.

Gould was remanded in custody to appear at Chelmsford Crown Court on Monday, April 30.

Police are still trying to trace Stephen Morrisson, 22, in connection with the case.

Anyone who is aware of Stephen Morrison’s whereabouts is urged to contact Essex Police on 999 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.