Search for suspect after serious assault in Plymouth

Police in Plymouth say they’re trying to find a suspect following a “critical assault” within the West Hoe space of the town.

Devon and Cornwall Police mentioned its officers had been known as at 20:55 GMT on Wednesday night after an individual was discovered significantly injured on West Hoe Highway. They had been handled by paramedics on the scene earlier than being taken to Derriford Hospital.

The sufferer and the attacker are believed to know one another, the power added.

On Thursday, police mentioned a scene guard remained in place on West Hoe Highway which has been closed.

Detectives are interesting for anybody with data to contact them.

Det Ch Insp Dave Pebworth mentioned there was a big police presence within the space and inquiries had been persevering with with officers finishing up a seek for the suspect.

“We imagine that is an remoted incident and there’s no rapid risk to the broader public,” he mentioned in a press release.

“We might ask members of the general public to please keep away from the West Hoe space of the town whereas we proceed our investigation,” he added.