The Latest Breaking News from Plymouth

Commission reveals strategy to cut violence against women and girls in Plymouth

The commission is one of the first of its kind in the UK, and was set up in response to the Keyham shootings and the murder of Bobbi-Anne McLeod.

The Independent UK · May 27, 2022

Plymouth to challenge male violence with ‘active bystander’ training

In response to murder of Bobbi-Anne McLeod, men and boys will be coached in how to respond to misogynistic behaviour

The Guardian - UK · May 27, 2022

Bobbi-Anne McLeod: hundreds line streets of Plymouth for funeral

Service held six months after murder, as city leaders say more must be done to keep women and girls safe

The Guardian - UK · May 26, 2022

Everything we know about Bobbi-Anne McCleod’s ‘merciless’ murder

‘She was kind, funny, and loyal. She was the best daughter, the best sister, and the best friend to so many people. Everybody who knew Bobbi loved her,’ says family

The Independent UK · May 19, 2022

Cody Ackland told he may die in prison for murder of Bobbi-Anne McLeod

The aspiring musician told a psychiatrist that killing the 18-year-old had soothed ‘feelings of depression and resentment’.

The Independent UK · May 19, 2022

Bobbi-Anne McLeod killer's twisted internet search history, how he kidnapped teen and chilling words he told her before murder

Bobbi-Anne went missing after leaving to catch a bus near her home on the night of November 20 2021. Cody Ackland, 24, has been sentenced to life in prison after admitting her murder.

Wales Online · May 19, 2022

Musician obsessed with serial killers jailed for life for murder of teenager Bobbi-Anne McLeod in Plymouth

Cody Ackland, 24, was jailed for a minimum of 31 years for murder of ‘much-loved’ young woman, 18, he snatched at bus stop then bludgeoned to death

Evening Standard · May 19, 2022

Cody Ackland: Killer hid his obsession with murder from all who knew him

The guitarist’s random attack on 18-year-old Bobbi-Anne McLeod when he had no past history of violence is “exceptionally rare”, detectives say.

The Independent UK · May 19, 2022

Ted Bundy obsessive jailed for murdering teenager Bobbi-Anne McLeod

Cody Ackland, 24, had a morbid fascination with the serial killer and, like Bundy, used a hammer to murder his victim.

The Independent UK · May 19, 2022

Cody Ackland jailed for life for murder of Bobbi-Anne McLeod, 18

Ackland, 24, who was a guitarist with local indie band Rakuda, was leading a double life and had a secret morbid fascination with serial killers, particular US murderer Ted Bundy

Wales Online · May 19, 2022