Men arrested after pair attacked in home

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Police were called to property on Raleigh Meadow, Barnstaple, at about 22:20 BST on Thursday

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Two men have been arrested after a man and a woman were attacked in a home in north Devon, police have said.

Officers were called to the property on Raleigh Meadow, Barnstaple, at about 22:00 BST on Thursday, Devon and Cornwall Police said.

Police said a 40-year-old man from Combe Martin was arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary, while a 33-year-old man from Barnstaple was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent.

A man was taken to hospital with knife wounds sustained in the incident, police said.

Police said a cordon was in place at the property with investigations continuing.

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