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# Man arrested after alleged assault and breach of domestic violence protection order in Plymouth
- URL: https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/man-arrested-after-alleged-assault-and-breach-of-domestic-violence-protection-order-in-plymouth/
- Published: 2025-07-15T20:15:00.000Z
- Updated: 2025-07-16T15:58:29.000Z
- Author: Seamus McCoy
- Tags: News

A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault and breaching a domestic violence protection order (DVPO) following an incident on Mutley Plain in Plymouth.

Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed officers were called at around 1.15pm today, Tuesday 15 July after receiving a report of an altercation involving a man and a woman.

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Police attended the scene and arrested a man in his 30s, from Plymouth, nearby. He was arrested on suspicion of assault and breach of a DVPO. He remains in police custody while investigations continue.

**UPDATE:**

[Man named and charged after woman assaulted in Plymouth street despite protective orderOsman Bakarr Bangura, 34, has been charged with assault and breaching a protection order after a woman was attacked in Plymouth’s Mutley Plain.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/74/83/7483ab0e-4e89-48b0-a2a9-d29bc2bbbe08/content/images/icon/Plymouth-Plus-Icon--1--53.png)Plymouth PlusSeamus McCoy![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/74/83/7483ab0e-4e89-48b0-a2a9-d29bc2bbbe08/content/images/thumbnail/PC---2025-07-16T163916.451.png)](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/man-named-and-charged-after-woman-assaulted-in-plymouth-street-despite-protective-order/)

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Police detaining the suspect. ****© Submitted**

## What is a Domestic Violence Protection Order?

A Domestic Violence Protection Order (DVPO) is temporary emergency civil order issued by a magistrates’ court. It offers immediate protection to victims experiencing domestic abuse, even where there is insufficient evidence to charge a suspect.

A DVPO can prohibit a person from contacting the victim or entering their home for up to 28 days, providing time for the victim to access support and consider further legal options.

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Police at the scene. ****© Submitted**

## Support for Domestic Abuse Victims

If you are experiencing domestic abuse, help is available:

- Plymouth Domestic Abuse Service [https://www.sanctuary-supported-living.co.uk/support-services/domestic-abuse/plymouth-domestic-abuse-services-pdas-plymouth](https://www.sanctuary-supported-living.co.uk/support-services/domestic-abuse/plymouth-domestic-abuse-services-pdas-plymouth?ref=plymouthplus.co.uk)
- Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline – 0808 2000 247 (24/7)
- Trevi, Plymouth-based women’s service – [www.trevi.org.uk](https://www.trevi.org.uk/?ref=plymouthplus.co.uk)
- Victim Support Devon and Cornwall – 08 08 16 89 111
- Police (non-emergency) – 101
- **In an emergency, always dial 999**

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