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UPDATE | Further arrests made in Plymouth murder investigation

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Detectives have made two further arrests in connection with the death of 24-year-old Drew Perham in Plymouth.

An investigation was launched by the Major Crime Investigation Team after Mr Perham [pictured], from Plymouth, was found deceased in the water at King Point Marina on Sunday 25 January.

On Tuesday 17 February two males, aged 17 and 18, from Plymouth, were arrested on suspicion of murder, assisting an offender and supplying Class C drugs. They have been released on bail until May.

Three 19-year-old men, two from Plymouth and one from Exmouth, were previously arrested on suspicion of murder and they remain on police bail until April.

Layton Randle, aged 19, of Oakfield Terrace Road, Plymouth, has been charged with the murder of Drew Perham on Saturday 24 January.

He appeared at Plymouth Crown Court on 29 January and was remanded into custody before he is next due to appear on 6 March.

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