Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a man was found with life-threatening injuries in Exwick at 5.50pm on 12 June. A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Police urge anyone with information to come forward.
Detectives are seeking witnesses after a man was found seriously injured in Exwick yesterday, 12 June.
Officers were called by ambulance at 5.50pm after the man was located with life-threatening injuries near the River Exe off Station Road.
A man is his 20s had sustained a number of puncture wounds and was taken to Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital.
He was later transferred to Derriford Hospital in Plymouth where he remains in a critical condition.
A man in his 20s from Exeter has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody.
Detectives are carrying out enquiries and appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
Detective Inspector Dave Ireland said: “We are appealing for anyone who saw or heard anything suspicious in the area between 4.30pm and 6.30pm on 12 June to please contact us.
“The public will see an increased police presence in the area and we would encourage anyone with information or concerns to speak with officers or to contact us by calling 101.”
A scene guard is in place while police carry out further searches and enquiries.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police online or by telephone on 101, quoting log number 714 of 12 June.
Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling freephone 0800 555111.

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