Man charged with attempted murder after two stabbed in Exeter
31-year-old Leon Telemacque, of Clements Road, Birmingham, is due to appear before Exeter Magistrates' Court today
Last updated 20th May 2024
A man has been charged with two counts of attempted murder after two people were stabbed in Exeter.
Emergency services were called to Bampfylde Street on Saturday (18 May) at around 2.00am to a report that two people had been assaulted with a knife.
A 22-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man were taken to hospital and treated for their injuries. The man is currently in a stable condition in hospital after undergoing surgery. The woman has since been discharged.
Detectives can confirm that Leon Telemacque, 31, of Clements Road, Birmingham, has been charged with two counts of attempted murder and possession of a knife.
He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear before Exeter Magistrates’ Court on Monday 20 May.
Detective Inspector Paula Trevett said: "This has been a fast-moving investigation, and I understand the concern caused in the local community.
"There will continue to be a police presence in the City Centre while we carry out enquiries and offer reassurance.
"We do not believe there is a wider risk to the public and we would ask people not to speculate on social media as this could prejudice to any future court process."