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Police Probe Alleged Assault on Two-Month-Old in Plymouth on New Year's Day

Detectives are appealing for witnesses as an 18-year-old arrested at the scene has been released on bail.

Overview

  • Officers were called shortly after midnight to reports of a disturbance and altercation near Mainstone Avenue and Elliot Road in the Prince Rock area.
  • Police found a two-month-old girl with injuries and she was taken to Bristol Royal Hospital for Children, where her condition was not considered life-threatening or changing.
  • An 18-year-old man from Plymouth was arrested on suspicion of assault and taken to Charles Cross police station before being released on police bail.
  • Forensic teams examined a nearby apartment block, and residents reported hearing shouting and seeing a person detained.
  • Devon and Cornwall Police continue enquiries and ask anyone with information to call 101 quoting reference 50260000109 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously.