Serious assault, Plymouth
Police were called to reports of a serious assault in Pike Road, Plymouth, at around 4.40pm on Friday 12 March.
It is alleged a man aged in his 30s was assaulted with an axe.
He sustained serious head injuries, which are not currently believed to be life-threatening, and remains in hospital.
A 46-year-old local man has been arrested on suspicion of assault. He has been released on police bail until 9 April while enquiries continue.
It appears all parties are known to each other.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is asked to call police on 101, or email 101@dc.police.uk, quoting crime reference CR/019392/21.
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