An armed police operation took place in Exmouth early this morning (Thursday, March 1).
It followed reports of a serious assault having taken place between two men at a property on Exmouth’s Beacon Hill, near Manor Gardens.
The ambulance service contacted the police.
“Firearms were authorised and armed police attended the location, along with support from a dog unit to both enable the police to secure the scene, and to locate the suspect, who was taken into police custody without further incident,” said a police spokesperson.
“A 29-year-old local man has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, and remains in police custody.
Police enquiries continue into this matter.