Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Exeter

A man has been arrested on suspicion of two counts of attempted murder in Exeter, police have said.

Devon and Cornwall Police said the victims were taken to hospital where they were being treated for their injuries.

The force said the victims were “assaulted with a knife” in Bampfylde Street, Exeter, at around 02:00 BST.

Officers said their injuries were “serious but not life-threatening.”

Police said the victims, a 22-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man, were waiting at a bus stop when they were approached by an unknown suspect.

Officers said the woman was stabbed and the man was slashed.

Scene guards remain on Bampfylde Street, Sidwell Street and Western Way while inquiries continue, police said.

“It was further reported that the suspect had fled but he was located by officers nearby,” a force spokesperson said.

“A knife was also located and seized at the scene.”

The police force assigned to a 31-year-old man from Bristol was arrested on suspicion of two counts of attempted murder and remained under police guard in hospital while he received treatment for “serious injuries.”

Det Insp Neil Lloyd said: “While incidents of this nature are rare, it will understandably cause concern in the community.

“We would like to reassure the public that we are treating this as an isolated matter, and we are not seeking anyone else in relation to it.

“A number of scene guards are in place and there will be a high visibility police presence in the area throughout the day.”

Detectives have asked witnesses or anyone with information to contact police.