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# Man seriously injured after Liskeard stabbing
- URL: https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/man-seriously-injured-after-liskeard-stabbing/
- Published: 2025-03-21T12:33:24.000Z
- Updated: 2025-03-23T11:06:21.000Z
- Author: Seamus McCoy
- Tags: News, Liskeard

A 53-year-old man from Truro has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent following a serious stabbing in Liskeard, last night, 20 March.

The incident occurred at around 10:55 pm in the Baytree Hill area of Liskeard. 

Emergency services, including the Cornwall Air Ambulance and the police helicopter, attended the scene. 

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Ambulance service operational commander vehicle at the scene. ****© Plymouth Plus**

Despite reports claiming the victim was 'airlifted to hospital' Plymouth Plus can reveal that this was **NOT** the case. 

A spokesperson for the South Western Ambulance Service NHS Foundation Trust (SWASFT) told Plymouth Plus:

> "We were called at 22:45hrs on Thursday 20 March to an incident in Liskeard. 

> We sent one double-crewed land ambulance, an air ambulance, and an operations officer to the scene. 

> We conveyed one patient by land ambulance to Derriford Hospital."

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The Cornwall Air Ambulance landing at Derriford last night. ****© Air Ambulance South West**

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police told Plymouth Plus:

> "Police were called at 10.55pm on Thursday 20 March to the Baytree Hill area of Liskeard, following reports that a man has been stabbed.

> It was reported that two men, who are believed to know each other, had been involved in an altercation on Church Street.

> Emergency services attended including the air ambulance and the police helicopter.

> The victim has sustained a suspected stab wound and was airlifted to Derriford Hospital. His injuries are serious but are not currently thought to be life threatening or life changing.

> A 53-year-old man from Truro has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent. He remains in police custody.

> Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident and anyone with information to please contact us on 101 or via our [website](https://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/?ref=plymouthplus.co.uk) quoting reference 50250070216.

> Alternatively, you can report information anonymously to [CrimeStoppers](https://crimestoppers-uk.org/?ref=plymouthplus.co.uk) on 0800 555111.

[Plymouth Plus](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/) will continue to provide updates will follow as the investigation continues.

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Police at the scene in Liskeard last night. ****© Plymouth Plus**

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