Police have issued an arrest warrant for Ryan Kennedy, also known as 'Frost,' a drug baron suspected of ordering a fatal acid attack on Danny Cahalane. Kennedy faces charges of murder and attempted kidnapping and is believed to have fled to Dubai.
Danny Cahalane, a fitness instructor, was attacked at his home in Plymouth, Devon, in February 2025 by two individuals from London. The attack was allegedly in retaliation for a £120,000 debt Cahalane owed after gambling away a drug kingpin's money. Cahalane sustained severe injuries from the sulphuric acid and died in hospital on May 3, 2025.
Last month, Cahalane's ex-wife, Paris Wilson, 35, was convicted of manslaughter, though cleared of murder, following an eight-week trial at Winchester Crown Court. Wilson, along with Ramarnee Bakas Sithole, Jean Mukuna, and Arrone Mukuna, was also found guilty of attempted kidnapping on January 19, 2025. Abdulrasheed Adedoja was found guilty of murder by a majority verdict, and Israel Augustus was unanimously found guilty of Cahalane's murder. Bakas Sithole was also convicted of manslaughter.
The trial, which lasted approximately 15 weeks, involved nine accused individuals, including seven men from London and two women from Plymouth. Cahalane had provided testimony from his hospital bed before his death. The jury returned their verdicts on May 14 after over 40 hours of deliberation.
Court documents indicate that Kennedy, who was not part of the trial, is wanted on joint accusations of murder and unlawfully attempting to seize Danny Cahalane. A warrant for Kennedy's arrest without bail has been issued. While the UK and Dubai have an extradition treaty covering serious offenses including murder and organized crime, extradition can involve complex legal processes. Devon and Cornwall Police have declined to comment on the warrant for Kennedy.
Abdul-Rasheed Adedoja, Israel Augustus, Paris Wilson, and Ramarnee Bakas-Sithole are scheduled for sentencing on July 31 at Winchester Crown Court.
In a statement following the trial, Danny Cahalane's family expressed that the verdict brought a sense of justice but could not bring him back. They described the crime as devastating and senseless, emphasizing its lasting impact on loved ones and children. The family also cautioned against involvement in organized crime, stating it leads to destruction and irreversible harm.
Evidence presented during the trial suggested Cahalane was threatened in January 2025 by men who attempted to open his car door. These actions were reportedly carried out on Kennedy's orders. Wilson admitted to providing Kennedy with Cahalane's address and the timing of his arrival at her house, stating she did so in exchange for money and because she believed Cahalane deserved to be hurt. She testified that she did not anticipate more than a physical altercation. Prior to the fatal attack, Wilson had sent messages to Cahalane, including one that said, 'I hope you and your butters girl both end up with acid on your faces,' which she claimed was relaying threats from Kennedy. Defense counsel suggested Wilson was trying to assert control in her situation by providing Kennedy with information.
Detective Inspector Rachel Blanchard of Devon and Cornwall Police characterized the killing as cold-blooded and brutal, occurring in Cahalane's own home. She noted that the investigation uncovered an organized crime network operating across Plymouth, London, and beyond, highlighting the violence inherent in such operations.