Man charged with Bobbi-Anne's murder remanded in custody
A man's appeared in court for a procedural hearing this morning
Last updated 26th Jan 2022
A man today appeared in court after being charged with the death of Plymouth 18 year old Bobbi-Anne McLeod.
Cody Ackland, 24 and from the Southway area, spoke only to confirm his identity at the brief hearing, which was then adjourned.
It was confirmed all future proceedings will take place at the crown court in Plymouth - although the next appearance date is yet to be set.
The defendant, who work a black T-shirt and grey fleece top, spoke only to confirm his name and date of birth during the hearing.
Members of the public filled the public gallery and a separate courtroom was provided for those wishing to watch the proceedings on a video-link.
Before Ackland was produced from the cells, Judge Robert Linford had warned those sitting in the public gallery to remain quiet or they would be removed.
He said: "These cases are understandably fraught with emotion and feelings running high and that is to be expected, but this is a court of law and these proceedings must be conducted with that fact well in mind."
Ray Tully QC, defending, had applied for Ackland not to be arraigned as he was waiting on the outcome of further psychiatric assessments.
A further case management hearing will take place on a date to be fixed and Ackland, of Radcliffe Close, Southway, Plymouth, was remanded into custody.
Mr Justice Garnham will preside over the trial, which will begin on May 3 and last up to 10 days.
Before adjourning proceedings, Judge Linford thanked the members of the public for "conducting themselves in a quiet and orderly way".
Ackland was lead guitarist in Plymouth-based indy band Rakuda, who released their first EP in August last year.