Teenager, 19, is charged with murder after man vanished on night out and was later found dead in a marina

A teenager has been charged with murder after the body of a 24-year-old man was recovered from a marina.

Drew Perham, 24, has not been seen since a night out in Plymouth, Devon, on Friday, January 23.

Now 19-year-old Layton Randle of no fixed abode is charged with murder.

Mr Perham was reported missing by Devon and Cornwall Police after he was last seen at around 1am on Saturday morning.

While police teams cordoned off the scene, an investigation was launched regarding divers searching the water in the marina.

Two 19-year-old men, one from Plymouth and the other from Exmouth, were also arrested on suspicion of murder. They remain in police custody.

In a heartbreaking tribute, Mr Perham’s family said: ‘Unfortunately we have received the most terrible news, our beautiful and wonderful Drew Perham has been cruelly taken from us.

Officers recovered Mr Perham’s body from the sea at Millbay Marina in Plymouth, Devon.

‘We appreciate all the support and messages, but we need time right now to manage this together.’

Detective Superintendent James Dowler previously said: ‘This investigation has progressed very quickly and the community will be aware of the significant police presence in the Millbay area as our inquiries progress throughout the day. This will continue in the coming days.

‘Formal identification has not yet taken place, but our thoughts are with Drew’s family and friends at this incredibly difficult time.

‘I would ask people to refrain from speculating about this case; We are in the early stages of our investigation to establish the full circumstances and online speculation in particular is not helpful.

‘Anyone with information that could assist the police investigation is asked to please get in touch and report it.

‘We are particularly interested in anyone who may have been in the Millbay area in the early hours of Saturday 24 January between 1am and 4am.’