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The Independent
2 days ago
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- The Independent
Three deny murdering man who died following alleged acid attack
Three people have denied murdering a man who died after an alleged acid attack at his home. Danny Cahalane, 38, suffered fatal injuries following the incident at a property in Lipson Road, Plymouth, in the early hours of February 21 this year. He died in hospital on May 3. Paris Wilson, Israel Augustus and Isanah Sungum all denied the murder of Mr Cahalane during a hearing at Plymouth Crown Court. In total nine people face charges relating to the alleged attack on Mr Cahalane. They are: – Paris Wilson, 34, from Plymouth, who is charged with participating in the criminal activities of an organised crime group, conspiracy to murder, conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm and murder. She denies all charges. – Israel Augustus, 25, from Tottenham, London, who is charged with participating in the criminal activities of an organised crime group, aggravated burglary, two counts of having an article with blade or point, murder, two counts of being concerned in the supply of class A drugs and being concerned in the supply of class B drugs. He denies all charges. – Isanah Sungum, 21, from Edmonton, London, who is charged with participating in the criminal activities of an organised crime group and murder. He denies both charges. – Jenna Said, 39, from Plymouth, who is charged with participating in the criminal activities of an organised crime group. She denies the charge. – Jean Mukuna, 23, from Camden, London, who is charged with participating in the criminal activities of an organised crime group, conspiracy to murder, conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm and possessing class A drugs with intent to supply. He denied the first three charges and did not enter a plea to the fourth. – Arrone Mukuna, 24, from Camden, London, who is charged with participating in the criminal activities of an organised crime group, conspiracy to murder and conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm. He denies all charges. – Abdulrasheed Adedoja, 22, from Neasden, London, who is charged with participating in the criminal activities of an organised crime group, conspiracy to murder, conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm and murder. He did not enter any pleas to the charges. – Ramarneee Bakas-Sithole, 22, from Islington, London, who is charged with participating in the criminal activities of an organised crime group, conspiracy to murder, conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm and murder. He did not enter any pleas to the charges. – Brian Kalemba, 22, from Barking, London, who is charged with participating in the criminal activities of an organised crime group and murder. He did not enter any pleas to the charges. Judge Robert Linford said a trial listed to last 10 weeks would begin at Winchester Crown Court before a High Court judge on January 13 next year. The judge released Said on conditional bail while the other eight defendants were remanded into custody. Speaking last month, Mr Cahalane's 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.'
BBC News
3 days ago
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- BBC News
Danny Cahalane: Six charged with murder appear at Plymouth court
Six people have appeared in court charged with murder after a man was killed in an alleged acid attack at his Plymouth Cahalane, 38, was taken to hospital on 21 February following a serious assault involving acid on Lipson Road. He died in hospital three months later on 3 men, all in their 20s and from London, and a 34-year-old woman from Plymouth appeared in Plymouth Magistrates' Court via video link, charged with have all been remanded in custody and are due to appear in person at Plymouth Crown Court on Wednesday. Those charged are Israel Augustus, 25, Abdul-Rasheed Adedoja, 22, Ramarnee Bakas-Sithole, 22, Brian Kalemba, 22, Isanah Sungum, 21, all from London, and Paris Wilson, 34, of Cahalane was described by his family as an "outstanding father and son".In a statement they said he and his mum had "so much love for each other" and that he was "well loved by his family and friends".
BBC News
4 days ago
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- BBC News
Danny Cahalane: Six charged with murder after acid attack
Six people have been charged with murder after a man was killed in an acid attack in his Plymouth Cahalane, 38, was attacked on Lipson Road in the city on 21 February and died in hospital on 3 May, Devon and Cornwall Police charged are Israel Augustus, 25, Abdul-Rasheed Adedoja, 22, Ramarnee Bakas-Sithole, 22, Brian Kalemba, 22, Isanah Sungum, 21, all of London, and Paris Wilson, 34, of are due to appear at Plymouth Magistrates' Court on Tuesday 3 June. Speaking after Mr Cahalane'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."
The Independent
12-05-2025
- The Independent
Nine charged over fatal alleged acid attack on man in own home
Nine people have appeared in court in connection with an alleged acid attack on a man in his own home. Danny Cahalane, 38, was allegedly attacked in Lipson Road, Plymouth, on February 21 this year. He died in hospital on May 3, Devon and Cornwall Police said. Seven men and two women made separate appearances at Plymouth Crown Court for a series of plea and trial preparation hearings. 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. Adedoja, Jean Mukuna, Ramarnee 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 are accused of participating in the criminal activity of an organised crime group to kidnap and murder Mr Cahalane. Jo Martin KC, prosecuting, told the court the indictment was being reviewed following the death of Mr Cahalane. A further plea and trial preparation hearing will take place in early June. A provisional trial date for May 2026 was fixed before a High Court judge at Winchester Crown Court. Judge Robert Linford remanded all the defendants into custody until the next hearing. Speaking earlier this month, Mr Cahalane's 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.'
Yahoo
08-03-2025
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Man accused of acid attack appears in court
A man has appeared in court after a suspected sulphuric acid attack in Plymouth. Devon and Cornwall Police said a man in his 30s was taken to hospital in a serious condition after an incident at a property on Lipson Road on 21 February at about 03:55 GMT. Israel Augustus, 25, of Pulford Road, north London, appeared at Plymouth Magistrates' Court charged with applying a corrosive fluid with intent to burn, maim, disfigure or do grievous bodily harm. Mr Augustus was also charged with aggravated burglary, possession of an offensive weapon, and drug offences. The court heard sulphuric acid was used in the assault and the attacker carried a screwdriver. The 39-year-old victim of the attack remains in a serious condition in hospital, the court was told. The drugs charges concern the supply of crack cocaine and cannabis, and offering to supply MDMA and ketamine. Mr Augustus is also accused of possessing a zombie knife at his London home and a knife in Plymouth last month. He was remanded in custody and will appear before Plymouth Crown Court on 7 April. Follow BBC Devon on X, Facebook and Instagram. Send your story ideas to spotlight@ Man charged after suspected Plymouth acid attack 'Targeted' acid attack sparks police manhunt Warning issued over acid attack misinformation Attempted murder arrest after Plymouth acid attack HM Courts & Tribunals
