UPDATE | Second arrest in Plymouth murder enquiry
Detectives have made a second arrest in connection with the suspicious death of a man in Plymouth.
A murder enquiry has been launched following the death of 24-year-old Drew Perham from Plymouth whose body was found in Millbay Marina on Sunday 25 January.
A 19-year-old man from Plymouth was arrested on Sunday 25 January on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.
Today, 26 January, a second man, aged 19 and from Exmouth, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and has been taken into police custody.
Drew was reported missing to police on Saturday 24 January after he failed to return home from a night out on Friday. Sadly his body was located in the water at Millbay Marina during searches on Sunday.
Formal identification is yet to take place but Drew’s family have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.
Detectives continue to appeal for information particularly from any witnesses who may have been in the Millbay area between 1am and 5am on Saturday 24 January.
Detective Inspector Neil Blanchard from the Major Crime Investigation Team said: “The investigation into Drew’s death remains ongoing with a number of enquiries taking place. As a result the community will continue to see an increased police presence for the coming days.
“I continue to ask people to avoid speculating about this case – this is an ongoing investigation to establish the full circumstances of this incident and online speculation in particular is not helpful.
“If you have information which may assist our investigation, please get in touch and report it. We are particularly interested in speaking to anyone who may have been in the Millbay area in the specified times.”
Detectives have set up a Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP), which allows members of the public to directly send large files such as doorbell, CCTV and dashcam footage which could assist in the investigation.
If you have any information or footage that could help with enquiries, please contact police via the MIPP or the QR code provided.
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