A musician has appeared in court today (Wednesday 26) charged with murdering teenager Bobbi-Anne McLeod.

Cody Ackland, 24, was brought to the dock accused of one count of murder in connection to the disappearance and killing of Bobbi-Anne.

She was last seen alive waiting for a bus near her home in Plymouth, Devon, on Saturday, November 20 last year.

Her body was subsequently found the following Tuesday evening 10 miles away near the beach at Bovisand in the South Hams.

Bearded Ackland, of Plymouth, wore a mask, a smart grey jacket and a black T-shirt during the hearing and spoke only to confirm his identity.

He was remanded in custody after prosecutor Richard Posner, and defence barrister Ray Tully QC, both addressed the judge and agreed a provisional ’long stop’ trial date of May 3.

Tensions ran high outside the court as banners were held up in support of Bobbi-Anne.

Judge Robert Linford also warned family and friends who packed out the public gallery to behave during the hearing.

A discussion was held on whether Ackland should enter a plea to the single count of murder but Judge Linford agreed to the defence application that he should not be arraigned today.

Mr Tully said they were awaiting further psychiatric reports to be carried out before deciding how to proceed.

Judge Linford has said that a trial if needed would be heard by Lord Justice Garnham at Plymouth Crown Court.

The case was then adjourned for a further hearing on a date to be fixed.

As he left the dock, Judge Linford, who had earlier issued a warning for the packed public gallery to behave, thanked them for remaining quiet.

And he told Ackland: "You will be remanded in custody until your next court appearance. Go down, thank you."