Serious assault in Ivybridge

Two men are in hospital following a serious assault on Fore Street in Ivybridge.

Officers were notified at around 9.30pm on Sunday, 28 April, to reports of an altercation between several men.

Police and ambulance attended the scene and located a man in his 50s with a suspected stab wound. He was taken to hospital and is in a serious, but stable condition.

Another man, who is in his 30s, was also taken to hospital with lacerations. He is in a stable condition.

A 35-year-old man from Ivybridge has been arrested on suspicion of affray and remains in police custody.

Officers are continuing to search for an outstanding suspect.

A cordon was put on Fore Street which has now been removed. The public can expect to see a further police presence throughout the day as house-to-house enquiries are ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police via their website or by calling 101 quoting log 751 28th April 2024.

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