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Bobbi-Anne McLeod’s family hurl abuse at musician Cody Ackland, 24, as he appears in court accused of murdering teen,18

Bobbi-Anne McLeod’s family hurl abuse at musician Cody Ackland, 24, as he appears in court accused of murdering teen,18

 BOBBI-Anne McLeod's tearful family today yelled "you murdering b*****d" at a musician as he appeared in court charged with her murder.

The 18-year-old vanished from a bus stop near her home in Plymouth on Saturday on her way to visit her boyfriend.

Cody Ackland has been charged with murder
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Cody Ackland has been charged with murderCredit: instagram
He was pictured arriving at court today under a blanket
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He was pictured arriving at court today under a blanketCredit: BPM
Bobbi-Anne was last seen on Saturday
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Bobbi-Anne was last seen on SaturdayCredit: Facebook

Cody Ackland, 24, was arrested on suspicion of murder after police searching for her found a body eight miles from where she vanished.

The musician, who was not known to the teen, appeared at Plymouth Magistrates Court today charged with murder.

Bobbi-Anne's tearful family hurled abuse at Ackland from the public gallery during the brief hearing.

Ackland, who wore a grey tracksuit and a blue face mask, spoke only to confirm his name, date of birth and address.

He was remanded in custody to next appear at Plymouth Crown Court on November 29.

A 26-year-old man arrested for the same offence has been released with no further action.

Ackland is a lead guitarist in Plymouth with indie rock group Rakuda, who regularly toured the city.He is also the main songwriter and performed with his bandmates on BBC South West radio.

His bandmates announced today they will be disbanding as a mark of respect to Bobbi-Anne.

They said: "The remaining members of Rakuda; Josh, Ross, Josh and Mike are all extremely shocked and in complete disbelief by the tragic event that has unfolded over the last several days.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with Bobbi-Anne McLeod’s family and friends who must be devastated at their loss.

"As a mark of respect, we have decided that we shall not be going forward as a band and will be disbanding with immediate effect.

"We will not be making any further comments at this time."

Police arrested Ackland after a body was discovered around eight miles from where Bobbi-Anne vanished.

They later confirmed there is "no known link" between him and Bobbi-Anne.

TEEN'S DISAPPEARANCE

Forensic officers were seen combing a home for clues yesterday just four miles from where the teenager disappeared.

Officers also said a "significant" number of searches have been carried out across the city in relation to the investigation.

Assistant Chief Constable Nikki Leaper said: "I would like to reassure the public that at this time we are not seeking anyone else in relation to this matter."

The teenager was on her way to meet boyfriend Louie Leach when she disappeared.

He waited for the teen to arrive but raised the alarm after she never showed up.

Police later discovered her headphones and a pouch of tobacco on a grass verge near the bus stop.

Tributes flooded in for Bobbi-Anne after her body was found near popular Bovisand Beach.

MUM'S TEARS

Her brother Lee shared a touching childhood photo of the two of them beaming at the camera in their primary school uniforms.

He wrote: "Until we meet again sis. I love you.

"You didn't deserve this, such a beautiful and talented girl, and to have you as my little sister, the adventure and journey we had will always be treasured. Now go rest easy."

Bobbi-Anne's mum fought back tears last night as she paid tribute to her daughter during an emotional candlelit vigil.

Donna McLeod was joined by hundreds of mourners who paid their respects to Bobbi-Anne close to the bus stop where she vanished.

She said: "I would like to thank everyone for coming, on behalf of the family. It's nice everyone is coming together in the circumstances.

"Unfortunately, our beautiful Bobbi-Anne has been taken from us, but she will never be forgotten.

"I'd like everyone to hold their candles up. This is for Bobbi-Anne".

GoFundMe page has now been launched to help her heartbroken family with funeral costs.

Cody Ackland appeared in court today
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Cody Ackland appeared in court todayCredit: PA
The guitarist will appear in court today
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The guitarist will appear in court todayCredit: instagram
He has been remanded in custody
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He has been remanded in custodyCredit: instagram
Bobbi-Anne had been on her way to meet friends
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Bobbi-Anne had been on her way to meet friendsCredit: Facebook
The alarm was raised when she failed to show up
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The alarm was raised when she failed to show upCredit: Facebook
Bobbi-Anne's mum Donna McLeod fought back tears as she paid tribute to her daughter
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Bobbi-Anne's mum Donna McLeod fought back tears as she paid tribute to her daughterCredit: SWNS
Hundreds attended the vigil last night
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Hundreds attended the vigil last nightCredit: SWNS
Her brother paid tribute alongside a sweet photo of them as children
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Her brother paid tribute alongside a sweet photo of them as childrenCredit: Facebook
Officers were seen searching a home close to where Bobbi-Anne vanished
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Officers were seen searching a home close to where Bobbi-Anne vanished
Officers where the body of a woman was found in Bovisand
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Officers where the body of a woman was found in BovisandCredit: SWNS
Police carry out fingertip searches near where she was last seen
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Police carry out fingertip searches near where she was last seenCredit: Getty
Tributes have been left at the scene for Bobbi-Anne
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Tributes have been left at the scene for Bobbi-AnneCredit: Getty
Bobbi-Anne McLeod: Teen's mum fights back tears and pays heartbreaking tribute to murdered daughter at emotional vigil

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