Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

A man has been arrested in Exeter on suspicion of two counts of attempted murder, police said.

Devon and Cornwall Police said the victims were taken to hospital where they were being treated for their injuries.

Police said the victims were “attacked with a knife” on Bampfylde Street in Exeter at around 2am BST.

Officials said her injuries were “serious but not life-threatening.”

According to police, the victims, a 22-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man, were waiting at a bus stop when they were approached by an unknown suspect.

Officers remained at Bampfylde Street, Sidwell Street and Western Way as the investigation continued, police said.

“It was further reported that the suspect fled, but he was located nearby by officers.

“A knife was also located at the crime scene and confiscated,” said a police spokesman.

Police added that a 31-year-old man from Bristol was arrested on suspicion of two counts of attempted murder and remained in hospital under police guard while he was treated for “serious injuries”.

Det Insp Neil Lloyd said: “Although incidents of this nature are rare, they will understandably cause concern in the community.

“We would like to reassure the public that we are treating this as an isolated matter and are not looking for anyone else to do so.”

“A number of crash wardens are on site and there will be a visible police presence in the area throughout the day.”

Investigators have asked witnesses and anyone with information to contact the police.

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