Police given more time to question Plymouth acid attack suspect
Detectives investigating an acid attack in Plymouth have been granted a warrant of further detention to detain a suspect in custody
Last updated 7th Mar 2025
The further detention warrant was granted by Devon Magistrates' Court, and it allows police to detain the suspect for a further 24 hours.
Officers are continuing to investigate the serious assault which happened on Friday 21 February.
Police were called to a property on Lipson Road at around 3.55am following reports of a disturbance at the address.
The victim, a man in his 30s, remains in a serious condition in hospital.
A 25-year-old man from London has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and is in police custody while enquiries are ongoing.