Man hospitalised after serious assault in Plymouth
Officers were flagged down on Budshead Road shortly before 1am by a man reporting that he had been stabbed
Last updated 7th Jul 2025
A 20-year-old man has suffered potentially life-threatening injuries after a stabbing in Plymouth.
Officers were flagged down on Budshead Road just before 1am this morning (7 July).
Two men, aged 22, and a 24-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Police remain in the Ernesettle area, as investigations continue.
Units deployed to the area and closed Biggin Hill while they made enquiries and carried out searches.
A 'heightened police presence'
Detective Inspector Marcus Hodges said: “This is a serious incident which occurred overnight in Plymouth and we understand that this will naturally cause concern amongst the local community.
“There will be a heightened police presence in the area today while our investigation continues, with cordons and scene guards in place.
“We are treating this as an isolated incident and those involved are believed to be known to each other. There is no known risk to the wider community.”
If anyone has information, including dashcam, doorbell or CCTV footage in the area that may assist police , please get in touch quoting 50250173306.
Information can be reported to police by calling 101, via their website, or you can visit the public enquiry office of one of their stations.