Police in Plymouth say they’re looking for a suspect following a “critical assault” within the West Hoe space of town.
Devon and Cornwall Police stated its officers have been referred to as at 20:55 GMT on Wednesday night after an individual was discovered severely injured on West Hoe Street. They have been handled by paramedics on the scene earlier than being taken to Derriford Hospital.
The sufferer and their assailant are believed to know one another, the drive added.
Detectives are interesting for anybody with data to contact them.
Det Ch Insp Dave Pebworth stated there’s a massive police presence within the space and enquiries are persevering with with officers finishing up a seek for the suspect.
“We consider that is an remoted incident and there’s no speedy risk to the broader public,” Mr Pebworth stated in an announcement.
“We’d ask members of the general public to please keep away from the West Hoe space of town whereas we proceed our investigation,” he added.
