Man dies after alleged knife and axe attack

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One man is dead and several people have been injured following an alleged knife and axe attack, police say.

Officers were called to a “major disturbance” at the Kings Arms in Tamerton Foliot, Plymouth, Devon, at around 1.30am on Thursday.

Numerous callers reported a man was in possession of a knife and an axe, with further calls of disorder later received.

A 27-year-old man was found seriously injured at the scene and taken to Derriford hospital by ambulance, where he was pronounced dead on arrival.

Two other men were taken to the hospital with knife injuries. Detectives are treating the death as suspicious.

A weapon was recovered and two men, aged 20 and 21, both from Plymouth, have been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Devon and Cornwall police said both suspects were being detained at Charles Cross police station in Plymouth.

Det Supt Jim Colwell said: “We are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or who was in the Tamerton Foliot area from 1-2am this morning to contact the police.

“We have established a cordon at Station Road to assist with scene investigation and our officers will be active in the area throughout the day conducting inquiries.

“Please speak to us, call us on 101 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously if you have any information that could help us with our inquiries.”

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who was in the area during this time is asked to contact police on 101 quoting police log 169 01/01/15, or alternatively to call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or report online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.