Man and woman seriously injured in Exeter assault

The victims were attacked by two people in the Barberry Close area

Author: Chris BakerPublished 11th May 2021

Police investigating serious assaults on a man and a woman in an alleyway in the Whipton area of Exeter are appealing for information.

The victims, aged in their 30s and 20s respectively, were attacked by two people at around 9.30pm on Thursday 6 May in the Barberry Close area.

Both were seriously injured. The man remains in hospital in a stable condition.

It is believed all parties involved in the incident are known to each other.

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Anyone with information is urged to call 101, or email 101@dc.police.uk, quoting crime reference CR/036409/21.

Independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted in confidence by calling 0800 555111, or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org