Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following incident in Keyham
Police are reassuring the public that this is an "isolated matter"
Last updated 9th Feb 2023
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Plymouth.
Police were called just after 5.30pm yesterday (Wednesday 8 February) following reports of a disturbance within an address in North Down Crescent in Keyham.
Officers arrived to find a woman in her 50’s having sustained serious head injuries.
She was treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to Derriford Hospital where she remains in a serious but stable condition.
A 46-year-old man who was arrested remains in police custody and awaits questioning.
Investigating Officer Detective Inspector Michelle Dunn said: "I would like to reassure the local community of Keyham that whilst this is a nasty incident, it is an isolated matter and we currently have one suspect in custody.
"A scene guard remains in place and people can expect to see a heightened police presence in the area to help offer visible reassurance to the community.
"Our enquiries continue into this matter, and we thank the public for their assistance."