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# Teenage boy stabbed multiple times in Plymouth city centre
- URL: https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/teenage-boy-stabbed-multiple-times-inside-plymouth-costcutter/
- Published: 2025-12-23T10:15:55.000Z
- Updated: 2025-12-23T23:07:00.000Z
- Author: Seamus McCoy
- Tags: Plymouth City Centre, News, #editors-picks

A teenage boy was stabbed multiple times in Plymouth city centre last night before going into a convenience store.

The 14-year-old suffered multiple stab wounds during an assault on Notte Street, opposite the Walrus Pub. 

Police have confirmed that the boy then entered the nearby Costcutter shop after being injured.

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****A large section of the city centre was cordoned off.** (Image: Plymouth Plus)

The area was immediately sealed off for a number of hours as police launched a [major investigation](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/major-emergency-response-after-boy-stabbed-in-plymouth/).

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Detectives and scenes of crime officers arrived shortly after the attack and carried out extensive inquiries. 

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****Investigators at the scene.** (Image: Plymouth Plus)

Police have confirmed that the suspect remains outstanding.

The boy was rushed to [Derriford Hospital](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/tag/derriford-hospital/) by [ambulance](https://www.plymouthplus.co.uk/tag/south-western-ambulance-service/) crews. His injuries are serious but not being treated as life-threatening.

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****A bike was discarded outside the shop.** (Image: Plymouth Plus)

Police are urgently appealing for witnesses to come forward. Detective Inspector Marcus Hodges said:

> "This is an incredibly serious incident, where a 14-year-old local boy has sustained multiple stab wounds during an assault.

> “We understand that an incident of this nature will cause concern within the community, but I wish to provide reassurance that based on the information available to us at this time we are treating this as an isolated incident.

> “Our enquiries remain ongoing at pace to identify and locate the suspect in relation to this crime.”

> “This incident occurred in the city centre in the early evening, so we believe there were a number of people within the vicinity.

> “I urge anyone who has information that may assist us or witnessed anything in the area including on dash-cam, doorbell or CCTV footage to please get in touch with us.

> “There will be an increased policing presence in the area as our investigation continues today.”

> “If you have any information which may assist police, please call 101, report via our website or visit a public enquiry office quoting reference 50250326706."

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