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Drowning Confirmed in Young Man's Death
11 Feb
Summary
- A 24-year-old man's death was caused by drowning.
- A 19-year-old man has been charged with murder.
- A judge cautioned against social media speculation regarding the trial.
An inquest has commenced into the death of a beloved 24-year-old man, with the official cause of death declared as drowning. The discovery of the young man's body prompted an investigation by the Major Crime Investigation Team. As a result, 19-year-old Layton Randle has been charged with murder and remanded in custody.
Randle appeared at Plymouth Magistrates' Court and subsequently Plymouth Crown Court, with further court proceedings scheduled. He is expected to enter a plea at a pre-trial preparation hearing on March 6.
A judge presiding over the case has issued a stern warning regarding social media speculation. He implored the public to avoid commenting on the case online to prevent prejudice to a fair trial.
