Three bailed after teenager 'stabbed'

THREE men who were arrested in connection with a stabbing in Devonport have been released on bail.

The incident took place outside the Co-Op on the junction of George Street and Ker Street at about 8.30pm on Saturday.

Alex Timbers, 17, suffered a stab wound to the chest and underwent emergency heart surgery. He is now recovering at Derriford Hospital.

The suspects, two aged 22 and one aged 21, have been released on police bail until March 26 pending further enquiries.

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A police spokesman said: "There would have been a number of people in the area around the time of the incident, entering and leaving the shop. We would like to appeal to anyone who may have seen something to contact us."

Anyone with information should call police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 quoting crime reference number ED/13/103.