A serious incident in Plymouth has left the community shaken as police respond and urge people to avoid the area for safety.
We don’t know how many victims there are yet. A local Twitter user, @ParamedicEm, shared her thoughts, saying it’s awful and sending support to the victims and her colleagues. It sounds like the scene is pretty grim.
Emergency services are all over the place. Social media is buzzing with news of more than ten police cars near West Hoe Road. People are saying it feels like every officer in Plymouth is there.
Someone even tweeted that they saw someone getting CPR. A staff member from a nearby pub mentioned a heavy police presence just down the road. The ambulance service has also sent their incident response unit.
The Force Incident Manager for Devon and Cornwall Police said they’re handling a serious assault and asked everyone to stay away from the area.
Around 10 PM, reports started coming in about a large emergency response in West Hoe, close to Radford Road. Photos show police and paramedics working at the scene, and the public is sharing updates.
People are being warned to keep their distance tonight due to the massive police operation. Social media is filled with images of emergency vehicles in West Hoe.
Another local mentioned seeing police rush to a block of flats. West Hoe is a popular housing area in Plymouth, known for its independent businesses and vibrant community.
We’ll keep you updated with the latest news, pictures, and videos on this developing story.
