Two further arrests in Plymouth murder investigation

Drew Perham was found dead in the water at King Point Marina in January

Drew Perham
Author: Lizzie CouttsPublished 18th Feb 2026
Last updated 18th Feb 2026

Detectives investigating the death of a man in Plymouth have arrested two more men on suspicion of murder.

Drew Perham, 24, was found dead in the water at King Point Marina on Sunday 25th January

Mr Perham was reported missing on Saturday 24 January after failing to return home from a night out on the Friday (January 23).

Two men from Plymouth, aged 17 and 18, were arrested yesterday (February 17th) on suspicion of murder, assisting an offender, and supplying Class C drugs.

They have been released on bail until May.

Previously, three 19-year-old men, two from Plymouth and the third from Exmouth, were also arrested on suspicion of murder and 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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