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Nine charged in Plymouth acid attack death plead not guilty

The hearing follows not guilty pleas from nine suspects accused of an acid attack killing alongside broader organised crime offences.

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Overview

  • Nine defendants including ex-girlfriend Paris Wilson appeared at Plymouth Crown Court on June 4 and pleaded not guilty to charges relating to the fatal acid attack on Danny Cahalane.
  • Cahalane, 38, was sprayed with acid at his Lipson Road home in the early hours of February 21 and died in hospital on May 3 after nearly three months of treatment.
  • The accused face counts of murder, conspiracy to murder, conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm, participation in organised crime, class A and B drug supply and weapons offences.
  • Judge Robert Linford remanded eight defendants in custody while mother of three Jenna Said was released on conditional bail.
  • The case is listed for a ten-week trial at Winchester Crown Court beginning January 13, 2026 before a High Court judge.