19-year-old knocked unconscious and left in critical condition in Plymouth
Callum Turner needed surgery after the attack
Last updated 29th Jul 2021
Police are investigating a serious assault in the Mutley area of Plymouth, which has left a 19-year-old man in a critical condition in hospital.
The incident happened in North Hill, outside of the Unity Lets premises, between 1.45am and 2am on Saturday 17 July.
It was reported that the victim, Callum Turner, who is pictured, was punched and knocked unconscious by an unknown person.
He sustained a serious head injury and has undergone surgery at Derriford Hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.
Detectives investigating the incident are appealing for witnesses, or anyone who was in the area at the time, to contact them.
Officers have released an image of Callum, with his family’s blessing, in the hope that anyone who saw him in North Hill will come forward.
Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101, or email 101@dc.police.uk, quoting crime reference CR/060049/21.