Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

Police were called to an area of the A30 near Lewannick on Monday at around 7.30pm after reports of a man injured by the carriageway.

Officers found a man with a chest injury, believed to have been caused by a stab wound.

The man, in his twenties, was airlifted to Derriford Hospital for treatment. His condition is described as stable and he has not suffered any life threatening or life changing injuries.

Officers believe the victim and suspect were involved in a minor traffic collision on the A30 involving a white BMW and a silver coloured Vauxhall Astra convertible before the altercation.

Following subsequent investigations a 50 year-old man from Tiverton was arrested in Somerset on suspicion of attempted murder. He remains in police custody.

Officers are keen to hear from any witnesses who saw either vehicle or the two men in the area to contact them on 101 quoting reference 715 of 2nd June 2014.