Drew Perham Murder Investigation
Layton Randle, charged with the murder of Drew Perham, pleaded not guilty and his trial is now scheduled for September 1, 2026, after Perham's body was found in King Point Marina on January 25, 2026. As of July 16, 2026: Randle remains in custody awaiting trial. Several other individuals arrested in connection with Perham's death have been released with no further action or remain on bail, while Perham's cause of death was determined to be drowning.
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July 2026 — 1 developments
Drew Perham Murder Trial Date Changed to September 1
Layton Randle, charged with the murder of Drew Perham, has pleaded not guilty, and his trial is now scheduled for September 1, 2026. Several other individuals arrested in connection with Perham's death, found in King Point Marina on January 25, 2026, have been released with no further action or remain on bail.
May 2026 — 1 developments
Three Men Released With No Further Action in Drew Perham Murder Investigation
Three 19-year-old males arrested in connection with the murder of Drew Perham have been released with no further action. Layton Randle remains charged with murder and is awaiting trial, scheduled to begin on August 10, 2026. Two other teenagers arrested in February 2026 remain on bail.
March 2026 — 1 developments
Layton Randle denies murder of Drew Perham; trial set for 2026
Layton Randle, 19, has denied the murder of Drew Perham, whose body was found in Millbay Marina. Randle, of Oakfield Terrace Road in Plymouth, was remanded into custody, and a trial has been scheduled to begin on August 10, 2026. This follows the arrest of a second and third teenager in connection with the investigation.
February 2026 — 2 developments
Police arrest two more suspects in Drew Perham murder investigation
Two more arrests have been made in the murder investigation of Drew Perham. A 17-year-old and an 18-year-old were arrested on suspicion of murder, assisting an offender, and supplying Class C drugs. They have been released on bail until May, while three 19-year-old men previously arrested remain on police bail.
Drew Perham's cause of death revealed as drowning; Layton Randle charged with murder
The cause of death for Drew Perham has been revealed as drowning during the opening of an inquest into his death. Perham was reported missing after a night out, and his body was subsequently found in Millbay Marina. Layton Randle has been charged with his murder.
January 2026 — 22 developments
Drew Perham murder trial for Layton Randle rescheduled to September 1
Layton Randle's trial for the murder of Drew Perham has been rescheduled to September 1, 2026. Randle pleaded not guilty to the charge on March 6, 2026. The trial was previously set for August 10, 2026.
Judge warns against social media speculation in Layton Randle murder case
During Layton Randle's appearance at Plymouth Crown Court, a judge issued a warning against public speculation on social media regarding Drew Perham's death. Randle had been charged with Perham's murder.
Two men released after arrest in Drew Perham murder investigation
Two 19-year-old men previously arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with Drew Perham's death have been released.
Devon & Cornwall Police make fourth arrest in Drew Perham murder investigation
Devon & Cornwall Police announced a fourth arrest in the murder investigation of Drew Perham, with a 19-year-old Plymouth man taken into custody on suspicion of murder on January 28.
Drew Perham, 24, last seen leaving 'The Depo' before body found
New details emerged that Drew Perham was 24 years old, and he was last seen leaving 'The Depo' in the early hours of January 24 before his body was found.
Fundraiser launched for funeral costs of Drew Perham, found in Millbay Marina
A fundraiser has been initiated to cover the funeral costs for Drew Perham, whose body was found in Millbay Marina.
Third 19-year-old murder suspect surrenders to police in Drew Perham case
The third 19-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with Drew Perham's death reportedly handed himself in at Charles Cross police station.
Layton Randle charged with murder of Drew Perham
Layton Randle, charged with murder, is described as having no fixed abode, and the alleged murder occurred on Saturday, January 24. Drew Perham was reported missing on Saturday after failing to return home from a Friday night out, and his body was found on Sunday.
Layton Randle charged with murder of Drew Perham
Layton Randle, 19, has been charged with the murder of Drew Perham and is scheduled to appear before Plymouth Magistrates' Court. This marks a significant legal progression in the investigation.
Third Man Arrested in Connection with Drew Perham's Death
A third 19-year-old man from Plymouth has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with Drew Perham's death, bringing the total number of arrests to three.
Police arrest three 19-year-old men in connection with Drew Perham's death
Drew Perham's body was discovered in Millbay Marina on January 25, 2026, a day after he was reported missing. Police arrested a 19-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder on January 25, followed by a third and fourth arrest of 19-year-old men on suspicion of murder on January 27 and 28, respectively. Two other 19-year-old men previously arrested have been released on bail.
Two 19-year-old suspects arrested in connection with Drew Perham's death
The victim, Drew Perham, was 24 years old and was last seen leaving a venue on Union Street before his body was found. The two 19-year-old suspects arrested are from Plymouth and Exmouth, respectively.
Second 19-year-old arrested in Drew Perham murder investigation
A second 19-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder investigation into the death of Drew Perham, whose body was found in Millbay Marina. This brings the total number of suspects arrested on suspicion of murder to two.
Police work to establish circumstances of Drew Perham's death
Formal identification of the body is still pending as police work to establish the full circumstances of Drew Perham's death.
19-year-old suspect remains in police custody as murder investigation continues
The 19-year-old suspect remains in police custody as the murder investigation continues.
Detective Superintendent Dowler appeals for public information in Millbay investigation
Detective Superintendent James Dowler confirmed a fast-paced investigation and a significant police presence in the Millbay area, appealing for public information, particularly from those in the area between 1 am and 4 am on Saturday, January 24th.
19-year-old re-arrested on suspicion of murder
The 19-year-old suspect was subsequently re-arrested on suspicion of murder as the investigation progressed.
Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with the case.
Drew Perham's family informed of discovery, releases statement expressing grief
Drew Perham's family was informed of the discovery, and they released a statement expressing their profound grief.
Body believed to be Drew Perham discovered in water near Millbay Marina during police search
A body, believed to be Drew Perham, was discovered in the water near Millbay Marina during a police search.
Drew Perham reported missing to Devon and Cornwall Police, searches begin near Millbay Marina
Drew Perham was reported missing to Devon and Cornwall Police, leading to initial searches and a scene guard being established on Soap Street, near Millbay Marina.
Drew Perham, 24, Fails to Return Home After Night Out in Plymouth
Drew Perham, 24, was last seen after a night out in Plymouth, failing to return home.