Six arrested after man injured in stabbing
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Six people have been arrested after a man suffered a suspected stab wound in Plymouth, police said.
Devon and Cornwall Police said it was called to Basket Ope, near the Barbican, on Thursday at about 17:40 GMT following reports of a group of men "shouting and making threats" towards each other.
The force said it was later reported by the ambulance service that a man had been assaulted nearby.
He was taken to Derriford Hospital where he was treated for a "suspected stab wound", police said.
The force said his injuries were not believe to be life-threatening or life-changing and enquiries remained ongoing.
It said said a 27-year old woman, a 46-year old man and a 50-year old man, all from Plymouth, have been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.
It said a 37-year old man from London has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a Class A drug.
A 40-year-old man from Northern Ireland has been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent, it said.
The force added a man, aged 30, of no fixed abode had been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and criminal damage.
Police said: "All suspects remain in police custody at this time.
"This incident is not in any way linked to the fatal stabbing in Plymouth earlier this week."
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