Plymouth police continue to appeal for witnesses to stabbing

Police continue to appeal for witnesses following a stabbing in Plymouth over the weekend.

The man in his 30s, from Plymouth, suffered multiple stab wounds as a result of a disorder outside the Crash Manor nightclub on Union Street at 5.30am on Sunday 4 October.

He was taken to Derriford Hospital with superficial stab wounds and discharged later following medical treatment.

A 16-year-old boy, arrested on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm with intent, has been released on police bail until 30 November.

Detective Inspector Jon Bancroft said: “In a previous appeal we asked the public to help us identify a man who appears to be filming the incident. He has since come forward and spoken to us, we would like to thank both him and the public for their assistance so far.

“However, there are still a number of people in the images who witnessed the incident but who have yet come forward to speak to the police. Please get in touch with us, you could hold vital information.”

Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Inspector Jon Bancroft via 101 or email 101@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk, quoting reference CR/069006/15.

Information can also be passed to Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111, or via crimestoppers-uk.org