Man, 60, arrested after two police officers stabbed in Devon

A man has been arrested after two police officers were stabbed
PA Wire
Tammy Hughes9 July 2021

A 60-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two police officers were stabbed, Devon and Cornwall Police said.

Officers were called to a report of an assault at an address in Burrator Avenue in Princetown, Devon, at around 11.55pm on Thursday.

The force said one officer suffered injuries to his arms and has since been discharged from hospital.

The other officer remains in hospital, where he is receiving treatment for injuries to his face and arms.

“A 60-year-old local man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in police custody at this time,” the force spokesman said.

“A knife was seized at the scene.

“A cordon remains in place at the scene and residents can expect to see an increased police presence in the area while the investigation, including house-to-house inquiries, continues.”

The force said a male suspect was believed to have left the scene and the officers tried to locate him.

“While in Burrator Avenue at around 3am, two male police officers encountered a suspect and sustained a number of stab and laceration wounds,” a spokesman said.

“Their injuries are not currently believed to be life-threatening.”

Alison Hernandez, Police and Crime Commissioner for Devon, Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly, expressed concern at the incident.

“My thoughts are with the injured officers and their families, and I wish them a speedy recovery,” Ms Hernandez said.

“The level of violent crime, including the use of bladed weapons, is of national concern.

“While Devon and Cornwall Police has the fourth lowest level of knife incidents of 43 forces, every case is one too many.

“That is why we are working with partners in the region on a new serious violence prevention approach.

“I also welcome the Government’s proposals to increase sentences for those who assault emergency services workers through the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill.”

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