A man is in hospital after being seriously assaulted while in a car in Plymouth on Saturday 23 August.
Police were called by the ambulance service at around 9.05pm after the victim was found with multiple puncture wounds on Pembroke Lane in Devonport. The man, in his 30s, was taken to Derriford Hospital in a critical condition. His injuries have since been confirmed as not life threatening or life changing.
Detectives now believe the attack happened while the victim was inside a vehicle on Beaumont Street before it was located on Pembroke Lane. Officers sealed off the area on Saturday night while an investigation was launched.
Residents reported a large cordon and a heavy police presence as investigators worked into the night. An eyewitness told Plymouth Plus that they saw a large amount of blood and noted a white Nissan Qashqai at the centre of police activity.
Deputy Senior Investigating Officer, Acting Detective Sergeant Andrew Trott-Rodgers said:
“We are appealing for anyone who we have not already spoken to and who saw or heard anything suspicious in the Beaumont Street area between 8.30pm and 9.30pm on Saturday 23 August to please contact us.
“We believe that there is no wider threat to members of the public.
“There will be an increased police presence in the area while searches and enquiries remain ongoing, and we would encourage anyone with information or concerns to speak with officers or to contact us by calling 101.”
Detectives are reviewing footage and carrying out door to door enquiries. They are especially keen to hear from drivers or residents with dashcam or doorbell recordings covering Beaumont Street, Pembroke Lane and the surrounding roads between 8.30pm and 9.30pm.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information should contact Devon and Cornwall Police on 101 or via the force website quoting reference 50250219749. You can also share information anonymously with the independent charity Crimestoppers online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555111.
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