Police investigate serious assault in Paignton
A man is currently in hospital having suffered serious stab wounds.
Police detectives are investigating a serious assault that took place in Paignton on Thursday.
Officers were called out to reports of an altercation between two men in the street on Dartmouth Road in the town at around 12.20pm.
A man in his 50s was taken to hospital with serious stab wounds where he remains in a serious condition.
Police are currently seeking the suspect.
Detective Ben Cartwright said: “We are asking for contact from members of the community who were in the area at the time and have witnessed any altercation or seen individuals running from the scene, or who may have dash camera or local CCTV coverage of the area at the relevant time."
“There will be an increased officer presence in the area for the coming days, seeking to reassure the community."
“At this time, it is thought that the suspect and victim are known to each other and there is no wider risk to members of the public."
“Our efforts to locate the suspect remain ongoing.”
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has dashcam footage relevant to the investigation can contact police via their website or by calling 101, quoting reference number 50260270238.