Eight people have now been charged in connection with a violent acid attack in Plymouth.
The incident occurred on Friday 21 February 2025, when emergency services were called to a property on Lipson Road.
A man in his 30s was found with serious injuries caused by a corrosive substance and remains in hospital in a critical condition.
The case now potentially heads to the Old Bailey due to its severity and alleged links to organised crime.
Seven More Charged After Joint Operation
On Thursday 10 April, officers from Devon & Cornwall Police and the Metropolitan Police carried out arrests at multiple addresses in central London.
Six men in their 20s were detained. A seventh person, a woman aged 38, was arrested in Plymouth.
All have been charged and are due to appear at Plymouth Magistrates’ Court tomorrow, Saturday 12 April. They are:
- Ramarnee Bakas, 22, of Bethune Road, London
- Abdulrasheed Adedoja, 22, of North Circular, London
- Arrone Mukuna, 24, of Werrington Street, London
- Jean Mukuna, 23, of Werrington Street, London
- Brian Kalemba, 22, of Estbury Square, London
- Isanah Sungum, 22, of Stirling Way, Edmonton, London
- Jenna O’Grady, 38, of Ernesettle Green, Plymouth
These individuals join Israel Augustus, 25, of Pulford Road, London, who was previously charged in March.
Conspiracy to Murder and Organised Crime Allegations
Multiple defendants are accused of conspiracy to kidnap, conspiracy to murder and money laundering, with alleged offences spanning from July 2023 to February 2025.
All eight are also charged with participating in the criminal activities of an organised crime group under the Serious Crime Act 2015.
Augustus has additionally been charged with applying a destructive substance with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. He is due to appear at Plymouth Crown Court in June.
Why the Old Bailey May Hear the Case
Despite the incident taking place in Plymouth, prosecutors have indicated that the case falls within the jurisdiction of the Central Criminal Court in London — known as the Old Bailey.
The Old Bailey handles the most serious criminal trials in England and Wales, including cases of murder, terrorism and organised crime.
Legal experts suggest the scale and nature of this case, involving multiple suspects and cross-regional conspiracy charges, make it a likely candidate for trial at the Old Bailey.
What Happens Next
The defendants will first appear at Plymouth Magistrates’ Court, where the charges will be formally presented.
The case is then expected to be transferred to Crown Court, and possibly the Central Criminal Court, for trial.
Plymouth Plus will continue to cover this developing story as more information becomes available.
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