Mohamed Abotaka charged with murder in Plymouth

Mohamed Abotaka, 36, has been charged with the murder of 52-year-old Ali Barzai in Plymouth. Mr. Barzai’s body was discovered partially inside a wheelie bin in a service lane off Grand Parade on the morning of Wednesday, October 21.

Forensic details revealed that Mr. Barzai suffered more than 20 stab wounds, strangulation by ligature, and severe blunt force trauma to his face and head. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Abotaka, who is believed to be from Syria, appeared at Plymouth Magistrates Court where he was remanded in custody. He is scheduled for a bail hearing at Plymouth Crown Court and a provisional plea hearing at the end of November.