‘No known link’ to suspect

There is “no known link” between an 18-year-old woman who disappeared in Plymouth last week and one of the men suspected of her murder, police said.

Bobbi-anne Mcleod, 18, disappeared at about 6pm on Saturday after leaving her home in Leigham, Plymouth, to meet a friend in the town centre.

On Tuesday, a body believed to be that of Ms Mcleod was found at nearby Bovisand.

Yesterday, Devon and Cornwall Police said investigators have been granted more time to question a 24-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder on Tuesday.

A 26-year-old man detained at the same was released yesterday with no further action to be taken against him.

Assistant Chief Constable Nikki Leaper said: “I can confirm that at this time, there is no known link between the suspect and the victim.

“I would like to reassure the public that at this time we are not seeking anyone else in relation to this matter.”

Ms Leaper said officers had been granted a warrant of further detention for the suspect to extend the time a person can be detained within police custody while an investigation is ongoing.

A friend of Ms Mcleod said she believed the victim would have had no idea who her attacker or attackers were.

She said that Ms Mcleod’s Airpod earphones and tobacco had been found at the bus stop where she was last seen alive.

“The fact that Bobbi’s Airpods and baccy were at the bus stop, that shows she would have struggled,” the friend said.

Locals have been laying floral tributes close to the site of Ms Mcleod’s disappearance.

A candlelit vigil in memory of the teenager was held close to the Bampton Road bus stop in Plymouth at 6pm last night.

TRIBUTES: Flowers near the bus stop where Ms Mcleod was last seen alive.

Bobbi-anne Mcleod.