Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Plymouth released on bail

Police are continuing to investigate a stabbing which left a 14-year-old boy with multiple injuries

Author: Jonny FreemanPublished 27th Dec 2025

A man arrested on suspicion of the attempted murder of a teenager in Plymouth has been released on bail.

A 14-year-old suffered multiple injuries in a stabbing in an area between Notte Street and Athenaeum Street on Monday evening (22nd December 2025).

Devon and Cornwall Police are continuing to appeal for information.

A spokesperson for the force said:

"We were called at 6.50pm to the area of Notte Street and Athenaeum Street following a report of a stabbing.

"A 14-year-old boy was taken to hospital having sustained multiple serious stab wounds. He was taken to hospital was treatment.

"On Wednesday, officers arrested a 22-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder in connection to this incident. He has since been released on police bail while enquiries continue."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Devon and Cornwall Police via its website or by calling 101, quoting reference number 50250326706.

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