Plymouth police seek for suspect after critical assault in avenue | Crime

Police mentioned they had been looking for a suspect after a critical assault in Plymouth left the sufferer in hospital.

Devon and Cornwall police mentioned officers had been known as to the West Hoe space at 8.55pm on Wednesday after an individual was discovered critically injured on the street.

The particular person was handled on the scene in West Hoe Highway by paramedics and brought to the town’s Derriford hospital.

The pressure mentioned West Hoe Highway was closed and a big police presence remained on the scene as officers looked for a male suspect.

The 2 individuals had been believed to be recognized to one another.

Det Ch Insp Dave Pebworth mentioned: “Now we have a big police presence within the space and enquiries are ongoing to find and arrest the suspect.

“We consider that is an remoted incident and there’s no instant risk to the broader public. 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.”