Man seriously injured in stabbing near primary school in Plymouth

A man suffered serious injuries after being stabbed in Plymouth this afternoon, Monday, November 4. Emergency services, including a critical care team, were called to Cambridge Road at 2.30pm.

The man was reportedly stabbed near Ford Primary School and was treated by paramedics at the scene. Police cordons were put in place around Cambridge Road as officers investigated the stabbing.

Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Emergency services were called at 3.30pm today, Monday 4 November, to Cambridge Road in Plymouth following reports that a man had been stabbed. Ambulance service attended to provide medical treatment to one man who sustained serious injuries.

"There are police cordons in place around Cambridge Road and officers remains in the area carrying out enquiries. Anyone with information which may assist our enquiries is asked to contact police on 101 or via our website quoting log 394 of 4/11/24."

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