A man has been charged with murder after a body was found partially within a wheelie bin, police have said.
Devon and Cornwall Police said Mohamed Abotaka, 36, of Grand Parade, Plymouth, was charged with the murder of 52-year-old Ali Barzai. The force said Abotaka was due to appear in court on Monday.
Police said Barzai's body was found in a service lane off Grand Parade at about 06:40 BST on Wednesday.
Det Insp Chris Lithgow urged people not to speculate and said a heightened police presence would remain in the area in the coming days.
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The force said Abotaka remained in police custody, and urged anyone with information to get in touch.
It added inquiries were ongoing to locate Barzai's next-of-kin.
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