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Man held on suspicion of attempted murder

Police called by paramedics in Plymouth last night

A woman in her 20s is in a critical condition in hospital after an incident in Plymouth last night. 

Officers were called by ambulance crews to California Gardens in Efford at 8.15pm (Wednesday 31st October) where a woman had collapsed in the street. 

Police say she suffered life-threatening injuries and required emergency treatment by paramedics; she was later taken to Derriford Hospital where she remains in a critical condition.

A 27-year-old man presented himself to officers at the scene and was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

He remains in police custody this morning and awaits questioning.

A scene guard is currently in place and enquiries are ongoing.

Anyone with any information is asked to call 101 quoting log number 901 for the 31st of October.

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