A 14-year-old teenager has been hospitalized after sustaining multiple stab wounds in a serious incident in the heart of Plymouth city. The emergency response teams swiftly arrived at the vicinity near Notte Street and Athenaeum Street around 6:50 pm on Monday, setting up a scene guard and cordoning off the area for several hours to conduct investigations. The victim was promptly taken to the hospital for treatment, where he is currently receiving care. Devon and Cornwall Police stated that they are treating this incident as an isolated occurrence.
Authorities have confirmed that the boy’s injuries are not life-threatening and he is undergoing continuous medical treatment. Police are urging individuals who may have witnessed the attack or have any information to come forward. Detective Inspector Marcus Hodges emphasized the severity of the situation, highlighting that the young local boy suffered multiple stab wounds in the assault.
DI Hodges reassured the community that based on the available information, the incident is being treated as isolated. Efforts are underway to identify and apprehend the suspect involved in the crime. With the incident taking place in the city center during the early evening, police believe there were several potential witnesses in the vicinity. They are requesting anyone with relevant information, including dash-cam, doorbell, or CCTV footage, to contact authorities.
In light of the ongoing investigation, there will be heightened police presence in the area. The police spokesperson urged individuals with information to reach out through the designated channels, including calling 101, reporting online, or visiting a public enquiry office, quoting reference 50250326706 for assistance.