Nine in court over fatal acid attack on man in Plymouth
Nine people have appeared in court charged over a fatal acid attack on a man in his home.Danny Cahalane, 38, was attacked on Lipson Road, Plymouth, on 21 February and died in hospital on 3 May, Devon and Cornwall Police said.Seven men from London and two women from Plymouth made separate appearances at Plymouth Crown Court.No pleas were entered and all the defendants were remanded in custody until the next hearing in early June, with a provisional trial date set for May 2026 at Winchester Crown Court.
Abdulrasheed Adedoja, 22, Jean Mukuna, 23, Isanah Sungum, 21, Ramarnee Bakas, 22, Arrone Mukuna, 24, and Brian Kalemba, 22, all of London, and Paris Wilson, 34, and Jenna Said, 39, both of Plymouth, have all been charged with conspiracy to murder and conspiracy to kidnap.Mr Adedoja, Jean Mukuna, Mr Bakas and Arrone Mukuna also each face a charge of conspiring to acquire, use or possess criminal property.A ninth defendant, Israel Augustus, 25, from London, has been charged with applying a corrosive fluid with intent to burn, maim, disfigure or do grievous bodily harm, aggravated burglary, possession of an offensive weapon, and drug offences.All nine were accused of participating in the criminal activity of an organised crime group to kidnap and murder Mr Cahalane.However, Jo Martin KC, prosecuting, told the court the charges were being reviewed following the death of Mr Cahalane.
Speaking after Mr Cahalane's's death, his family said in a tribute: "As a family, we are struggling to come to terms with Danny's passing."Danny was an outstanding father and son. Danny and his mum had so much love for each other."He is well loved by his family and friends and as a family we cherish his love and memories."
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