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What happens after a charge?

When someone is charged with murder, it means the police have enough evidence to bring them before a court. Mohamed Abotaka will appear at Plymouth Magistrates' Court, where the case will be sent to the Crown Court for a trial. The police will continue their investigation, gathering more evidence.

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Mohamed Abotaka, 36, charged with murder of Ali Barzai, 52

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