Summary
Danny Cahalane died after being attacked with acid in Plymouth on February 21, 2025. Prosecutors say his ex-wife, Paris Wilson, helped a gang track him down because of a dispute over drug money. Wilson and several others are on trial for their involvement in the attack.
Key Facts
- Danny Cahalane was attacked with sulphuric acid on February 21, 2025, and died in the hospital on May 3, 2025.
- Paris Wilson, Cahalane's ex-wife, allegedly gave his location to a gang leader named Ryan Kennedy in exchange for money.
- The attack stemmed from a conflict over a £120,000 drug debt.
- Nine people, including Wilson, face charges such as murder and attempted kidnapping at Winchester Crown Court.
- CCTV footage showed Cahalane being confronted by men linked to the gang in January 2025.
- Kennedy, believed to be in Dubai, sent threatening messages to Cahalane about the debt.
- Wilson initially denied involvement but later admitted to providing Kennedy with information about Cahalane.
- The trial involves additional defendants charged with drug-related offenses.
