Detectives have launched an investigation following a fight in Holswothy that left one man hospitalised with 10 stab wounds - 2 of them serious.
The victim, a 29-year-old local, was stabbed by a group of men. He refused to get in the air ambulance, but was taken to North Devon District Hospital by ambulance where he's in a stable condition.
Police say they are working with the local authority to address the issues that have been effecting the community and the residents in the area.
A 26-year-old man from Holsworthy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and is in police custody.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 quoting log number 26 06/06/18.
You can also give information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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