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The body of a missing man has been pulled from a marina, with police arresting a teenager on suspicion of murder.
Drew Perham, 24, had not been seen since he went on a night out in Plymouth, Devon on Friday night.
He was reported missing by Devon and Cornwall Police who said he was last spotted at around 1am on Saturday morning.
The force has now confirmed officers recovered Mr Perham’s body from the sea at Millbay Marina.
A man, 19, has been arrested on suspicion of murder in relation to the incident and remains in custody.
Officers put a cordon in place at the scene and launched an investigation which involved divers probing the water at the marina.
Formal identification is yet to take place but cops have informed Mr Perham’s family.
Drew’s family said: ‘We have unfortunately received the most horrendous news, our beautiful and wonderful Drew Perham has cruelly been taken from us.
The body of Drew Perham, pictured, has been pulled from a marina, with police arresting a teenager on suspicion of murder
Police have confirmed officers recovered Mr Perham’s body from the sea at Millbay Marina in Plymouth, Devon
‘We appreciate all the support and messages, but right now we need the time to navigate this together.’
Police have encouraged people to come forward with any information that might assist their probe.
They are particularly keen for anyone who was out in the Millbay area in the early hours of Saturday morning to come forward.
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.’
