Appeal following serious assault in Plymouth

Appeal following serious assault in Plymouth

We are appealing for witnesses and footage following a serious assault which took place outside Poundland in New George Street, Plymouth.

Officers were called to the location on Wednesday 9 September at around 4.35pm following reports of a verbal altercation followed by an assault.

The victim, a local man in his 30s, sustained minor injuries to his face and stomach.

A woman in her 50s and a man in his 30s, both from the local area, have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place.

Both suspects have been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

Officers are asking any witnesses to the incident or with any relevant information to come forward by contacting us via our website here or by calling 101 quoting reference number 50260242112.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling freephone 0800 555111.