Attempted murder charges after three hurt in Devon

Golf Links Road, Westward Ho! Image source, Google
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Police said they were called to reports of people being injured in Golf Links Road

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A man has been charged with attempted murder after three people were found seriously injured in Devon.

Devon and Cornwall Police said they were called to a property in Golf Links Road in Westward Ho! at about 01:00 BST on Wednesday after reports of a serious assault.

Officers said the three people were taken to hospital and two remained in a serious condition.

Drew Davey, 25, appeared at Barnstaple Magistrates’ Court on Friday, charged with two counts of attempted murder and one count of assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

Mr Davey, of Greenbank Road, Barnstaple, was remanded in custody to appear at Exeter Crown Court in September, the court said.

Police said they were not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.

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