A 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a serious assault in Exeter. Emergency services were called to Cowick Street at around 4.30pm on Tuesday, 30 December, where they found a man in his 30s with suspected knife wounds.
The injured man was taken to hospital, where his injuries have been described as life-changing. Police have established a cordon at the scene, and there is a heightened presence in the area.
Detective Superintendent James Dowler of Devon and Cornwall Police said: “A heightened police presence will remain in Exeter and notably in the St Thomas area of the city as our investigation continues.”
The 36-year-old suspect, from Exeter, remains in police custody. Witnesses or anyone with information, including dashcam footage, are asked to contact the police via their website or by calling 101, quoting reference number 50250331839.
