Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Paignton

A woman was found with stab wounds and is in a serious condition

Author: Charlotte FisherPublished 29th May 2021

A man's been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a woman was found stabbed in Paignton.

Officers and paramedics were called to an address in Torquay Road just before 1am yesterday (28th May) and found a seriously injured woman in her 40s with stab wounds.

The victim remains in a serious condition in hospital following the assault.

A 47-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and is in custody.

Police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

If you have any information that could help the police with their enquiries, please email 101@dc.police.uk or call 101, quoting crime reference CR/043267/21.

Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or via the charity’s website at www.crimestoppers-org.uk