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# Fourth arrest in Plymouth murder investigation
- URL: https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/fourth-arrest-in-plymouth-murder-investigation/
- Published: 2026-01-28T18:11:58.000Z
- Updated: 2026-02-10T12:38:44.000Z
- Author: Seamus McCoy
- Tags: Drew Perham, Millbay, News, #editors-picks

Detectives have made a fourth arrest in connection with the death of 24-year-old Drew Perham in Plymouth.

An investigation was launched by the Major Crime Investigation Team after [Drew Perham](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/tag/drew-perham/) from Plymouth was [found deceased in the water at Millbay Marina](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/teen-arrested-after-body-found-in-plymouth-marina-as-murder-probe-launched/) on Sunday, 25 January.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/74/83/7483ab0e-4e89-48b0-a2a9-d29bc2bbbe08/content/images/2026/01/plymouth.marina.murder.14-3.JPG)

****Extensive searches were carried out in the area.** (Image: Plymouth Plus)

A 19-year-old man from Plymouth was arrested today, 28 January, on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.

Two other 19-year-old men, [one from Plymouth](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/third-personarrested-for-murder-after-handing-themselves-in-at-plymouth-police-station/) and [one from Exmouth](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/second-teenager-arrested-in-plymouth-murder-probe-into-death-of-drew-perham/), who were arrested this week have now been released on bail until April pending further enquiries.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/74/83/7483ab0e-4e89-48b0-a2a9-d29bc2bbbe08/content/images/2026/01/NN2A1130.JPG)

****Floral tributes left for Drew.** (Image: Plymouth Plus)

[Layton Randle, aged 19, of Oakfield Terrace Road, Plymouth](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/third-personarrested-for-murder-after-handing-themselves-in-at-plymouth-police-station/), appeared before Plymouth Magistrates’ Court today, 28 January, charged with the murder of Drew Perham on Saturday 24 January.

He was remanded in custody to appear before Plymouth Crown Court tomorrow, 29 January.

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