Serious assault, Paignton

Serious assault, Paignton

Detectives investigating a reported serious assault in Paignton on Thursday are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

Officers were called to reports of an altercation between two men in the street in Dartmouth Road, Paignton, near a location called ‘The Big Tree’ at around 12.20pm on Thursday 8 October.

A man in his 50s sustained serious stab wounds and was taken to hospital for medical treatment, where he remains in a serious condition.

The suspect is currently being sought by police.

Road closures were in place in the area while initial enquiries were carried out. These have since been lifted.

Detective Ben Cartwright said: “We are asking for contact from members of the community who were in the area at the time and have witnessed any altercation or seen individuals running from the scene, or who may have dash camera or local CCTV coverage of the area at the relevant time.

“There will be an increased officer presence in the area for the coming days, seeking to reassure the community.

“At this time, it is thought that the suspect and victim are known to each other and there is no wider risk to members of the public.

“Our efforts to locate the suspect remain ongoing.”

If you witnessed the incident or have any information or dashcam footage that could help with enquiries, please contact us via our website here or by calling 101 quoting reference number  50260270238.

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