Murder arrest after body found in water
BBCA man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a body was found in a marina.
Devon and Cornwall Police said Drew Perham, 24, was reported missing on Saturday after he failed to return home from a night out in Plymouth on Friday.
Searches were carried out, and a body was found in the water at King Point Marina, Millbay, on Sunday. Formal identification is yet to take place, but Perham's family have been informed.
Police said a 19-year old man had been arrested on suspicion of murder and remained in police custody.
Det Supt James Dowler said the force's thoughts were with Perham's family during this "unbelievably difficult time".
He urged people to avoid speculating.
"This investigation has been very fast-paced, and the community will be aware of the significant policing presence that has been in the Millbay area as our inquiries have progressed throughout the day," he said.
"This will continue in the coming days."
Police have urged people who were in the Millbay area between 01:00 GMT and 04:00 GMT on Saturday to get in touch with them.
Update 29 January: A previous version of this story said the location where Drew Perham was found dead was Millbay Marina. We have amended this article to state the correct location which is King Point Marina after new information from Devon & Cornwall Police.
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