Suspected stabbing seriously injures man

A man is in a serious condition after a suspected stabbing, police have said.

Devon and Cornwall Police said officers were called to reports of an altercation involving several men at about 21:30 BST on Sunday on Fore Street in Ivybridge, Devon.

The force said a man in his 50s was in a serious but stable condition with suspected stab wounds and another man in his 30s was being treated for lacerations.

A 35-year-old man from Ivybridge was in custody after being arrested on suspicion of affray and officers were searching for another suspect, police added.

A force spokesperson said a cordon which was set up on Fore Street had been removed, but locals could expect to see a further police presence as an investigation continued.

Anyone with information about the suspected stabbing has been asked to contact police.

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