Three people injured after stabbing in Torpoint

A 20-year-old man has been arrested

Author: Sophie SquiresPublished 10th Sep 2023
Last updated 11th Sep 2023

Three people have sustained stab wounds following an incident at a property in Torpoint.

Police were called at around 11.30am today (Sunday 10 September).

A teenage boy and a man in his 70s sustained serious injuries and were taken to hospital for treatment. Their injuries are not currently being treated as life-threatening.

A woman, in her 60s, sustained injuries and did not require hospital treatment.

A 20-year-old man from Torpoint has been arrested on suspicion of three counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

Detective Inspector Ian Jolliff said: "All parties are believed to be known to each other and we are treating this as a contained and isolated incident.

"We are not seeking anyone else in connection to this matter.

"Emergency services still remain in their area whilst enquiries are ongoing."

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