Plymouth musician Cody Ackland is charged with the murder of teenager Bobbi-Anne McLeod who disappeared after she went out to meet her boyfriend.
Hundreds of people gathered at the spot where 18-year-old Bobbi-Anne McLeod was last seen before she went missing on Saturday.
According to Sky News, McLeod was on her way to meet her boyfriend. She was reportedly waiting for a bus at the bus stop at around six in the evening.
After an extensive three-day search, the investigating team discovered her body near a beach at Bovisand on Tuesday afternoon (November 23).
Her body was found about seven miles from where she was last seen. Her mother, Donna McLeod paid an emotional tribute to her in an emotional candlelit vigil.
Donna was joined by hundreds of Plymouth residents. She thanked the crowd for all the love and support her family received in the last few days.
Now, the police have arrested a man named Cody Ackladn in connection to her murder. Who is he?
BREAKING: Man charged with murder over disappearance of Bobbi-Anne McLeod https://t.co/7eiTbhYLAB
— The Independent (@Independent) November 26, 2021
Who Is Cody Ackland? Plymouth Teenager Bobbi-Anne McLeod Murderer Wiki
Cody Ackland is a young man in his early 20s who has been arrested in relation to teenager Bobbi-Anne McLeoud’s murder.
The police arrested him on Tuesday after discovering McLeod’s body. So far, there is no known link between the victim and the suspect.
Ackland is expected to appear in court on November 26.
As per The Sun, Ackland was a musician. He is a lead guitarist and songwriter of an indie rock group Rakuda in Plymouth.
He has performed on BBC South West radio with his bandmates in the past. However, the band has disbanded following Ackland’s arrest.
CHARGE: Cody Ackland, aged 24, from the Southway area of #Plymouth, has been charged with murder and remanded in police custody.
He is due to appear at Plymouth Magistrates Court on Friday 26 November. pic.twitter.com/auC7PGbipB
— Devon & Cornwall Police (@DC_Police) November 26, 2021
His former bandmates, Josh, Ross, Josh, and Mike, announced that they will be discontinuing the band as a sign of respect to the late teenager.
The group said they’re all equally shocked by the events that transpired in the last couple of days and send their prayers to the deceased and her family.
They did not provide any further details about the future of the band.
How Old Is Cody Ackland? Age Explored
Cody Ackland’s age is 24 years old at the time of his arrest.
His precise date of birth is still missing from the web though.