Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed officers are looking for a male suspect after a person was discovered seriously injured on a residential street in West Hoe, Plymouth

Police are searching for a male suspect after a serious assault in Plymouth. Devon and Cornwall Police said officers were called to the West Hoe area at 8.55pm on Wednesday after reports that a person had been “seriously injured” in the street.

Police are urging members of the public to stay away from the West Hoe area of Plymouth following a "serious assault". According to reports, Devon and Cornwall Police said it was "dealing with a serious assault at the scene" and that "members of the public are being asked to stay away".

Plymouth police hunt suspect after serious assault in street - Detective Chief Inspector Dave Pebworth said it was believed to be ‘an isolated incident’

Police in Plymouth have issued a major update on a large-scale incident on West Hoe where reports said a girl had been stabbed and locals feared a wider attack

Reports say that Devon and Cornwall Police are responding to a "serious assault" in Plymouth, with apparent social media footage suggesting a huge police response at the scene

Armed police have swarmed Plymouth tonight amid reports of a 'serious assault' in the city as locals are warned to 'stay away'.