A TEENAGER has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a missing 24-year-old man was pulled from a marina.
Drew Perham, 24, was reported missing after failing to return from a night out in , .
Police divers and officers were spotted around the Marina todayCredit: x.com/@Plymouth_Plus
Tragically, cops today confirmed they recovered Drew’s body from the water at Millbay Marina in the city.
A cordon was put in place around the area as officers and divers carried out their enquiries around the Marina.
Formal identification is yet to take place but Drew’s family have been made aware.
A 19-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident.
He remains in police custody at this time, cops said.
Drew’s family said: “We have unfortunately received the most horrendous , our beautiful and wonderful Drew Perham has cruelly been taken from us.
“We appreciate all the support and messages, but right now we need the time to navigate this together.”
Police continue to appeal for any information that could assist their into the tragedy.
Devon and Police previously said Drew was last seen at around 1am on Saturday morning.
The force is particularly keen to hear from anyone who was out in the Millbay area in the early hours of Saturday.
Detective Superintendent James Dowler said: “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 enquiries have progressed throughout the day. This will continue in the coming days.
“Formal identification is yet to take place, however, all of our thoughts are with Drew’s family and friends at this unbelievably difficult time.
“I would like to ask people to avoid 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 who has information which may assist the police investigation is asked to please get in touch and report it.
“We are particularly interested in people who may have been in the Millbay area between 1am and 4am during the early hours of Saturday January 24th.”
Drew’s family have issued a heartbroken statement in the wake of the tragedy
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