Serious Assault in Plymouth
Police were called to a report of a serious assault in the West Hoe area of Plymouth
Last updated 23rd Jan 2025
Officers were called at 8.55pm on Wednesday 22 January after a person was found seriously injured in the street on West Hoe Road.
They were treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to Derriford Hospital.
A large number of police units remain on scene conducting extensive enquiries and searches in the area to locate a male suspect.
The pair are believed known to each other.
A scene guard remains in place on West Hoe Road and the road has been closed.
Detective Chief Inspector Dave Pebworth said: “We have a large police presence in the area and enquiries are ongoing to locate and arrest the suspect.
"We believe this is an isolated incident and there is no immediate threat to the wider public.
"We would ask members of the public to please stay away from the West Hoe area of the city while we continue our investigation.”