Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after serious assault in Plymouth
Police were called to North Hill yesterday evening, after reports of a man being attacked by someone with a knife
Last updated 16th Sep 2026
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after another man was seriously injured in an alleged assault in Plymouth.
Officers from Devon and Cornwall Police were called to North Hill at around 7.20pm yesterday (15 September) after reports a man had been assaulted by another man believed to be in possession of knife.
The force say the reported assault happened in the street at the junction of Amity Place and Deptford Place.
The victim, a man in his 20s from Plymouth, was later found on North Hill with serious life-changing injuries and was taken to Derriford Hospital, where he remains in a stable condition.
Police say members of the public detained a man nearby before officers arrived at the scene.
A man in his 20s from Plymouth was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of a bladed article in a public place.
He remains in police custody.
Detectives have launched an investigation and are conducting significant enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident, including reviewing CCTV and mobile phone footage as part of their enquiries.
A police cordon was put in place and North Hill was closed while forensic and investigation work was carried out.
All cordons have since been lifted.
Detective inspector Marcus Hodges said: “This is a fast-moving investigation and our enquiries are continuing to establish the full circumstances surrounding this incident. One man has been arrested in connection with the investigation and remains in custody.
“We are appealing to any witnesses who have not yet spoken to police to come forward. We are also keen to hear from anyone who may have mobile phone, dashcam or CCTV footage which may assist the investigation.
“We understand this incident will have caused concern within the local community and there will be an increased police presence in the area today. Local neighbourhood officers are carrying out reassurance patrols around North Hill and I would urge anyone with concerns to speak to them.”
Anyone with information which may help the police investigation is being asked to contact Devon and Cornwall Police.