Two men in custody after man stabbed in Plymouth

A man in his late 20s was stabbed in the Ernesettle area of Plymouth last night.

The man had stab wounds to his arms and back and was taken to hospital, however the injuries were not life threatening, police said.

Police were called to a block of flats in Exeter Close, Ernesettle at around 9.30pm yesterday.

It is thought the man was stabbed in a communal area in the block of flats and arrests were made nearby.

Two men, an 18-year-old and a 22-year-old, both from Plymouth, are in custody after being arrested on suspicion of wounding.

It is not known what the victim was stabbed with, police said.

Any witnesses or anyone with information should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555111 quoting reference EL/13/604