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# Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after 'stabbing' in Plymouth
- URL: https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/man-arrested-on-suspicion-of-attempted-murder-after-stabbing-in-plymouth/
- Published: 2026-09-16T06:40:00.000Z
- Updated: 2026-09-16T07:00:47.000Z
- Author: Seamus McCoy
- Tags: Mutley, News, #editors-picks

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 'stabbing' in Plymouth last night.

Police and paramedics were called to reports of a serious assault on North Hill in the [Mutley](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/tag/mutley/) area at around 7.20pm.

An eyewitness told Plymouth Plus that a man was "stabbed multiple times in the middle of the road on North Hill".

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/74/83/7483ab0e-4e89-48b0-a2a9-d29bc2bbbe08/content/images/2026/09/Suspect-2.png)

****Members of the public intervene.** (Image: Plymouth Plus)

They described seeing a knife and added that "various people attempted to intervene and remove the knife from the hands of a person".

Plymouth Plus understands that the suspect is white British and was wearing military style clothing alongside a green beret when the incident took place.

The victim was rushed to [Derriford Hospital](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/tag/derriford-hospital/) with what police have described as life-changing injuries.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/74/83/7483ab0e-4e89-48b0-a2a9-d29bc2bbbe08/content/images/2026/09/R6M29390.jpg)

****Police at the scene last night.** (Image: Plymouth Plus)

A spokesperson for [Devon and Cornwall Police](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/tag/devon-and-cornwall-police/) said:

"We were called to reports of a serious assault on North Hill, Plymouth at around 7.20pm on Tuesday 15 September.

"It was reported that a man sustained life changing injuries and has been taken to hospital.

"A man in his 20s has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, assault occasioning grievous bodily harm and possession of a bladed article in a public place. He remains in police custody.

"Emergency services are currently at the scene and enquiries are ongoing."

You can follow our live updates on this incident throughout the day [here](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/police-seal-off-north-hill-after-man-stabbed-in-plymouth/).

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