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Attempted murder arrest after double stabbing

George ThorpeDevon
News imageRobin Scott/Geograph A bus and three cars wait at a traffic light junction in Newton Abbot, Devon. Lights nearest the camera are on red. Large buildings are in the background.Robin Scott/Geograph
Police were called to Highweek Street in Newton Abbot at 00:10 BST on Monday

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two people were stabbed.

Devon and Cornwall Police said officers were called to a property on Highweek Street in Newton Abbot at about 00:10 BST after receiving reports of an altercation involving a group of people.

The force said a man and a woman sustained serious injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening.

A 27-year-old man was arrested and two cordons have been set up in the town as investigations continue. Police have asked anyone with information to contact detectives.

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