Police are urging members of the public to stay away from the West Hoe area of Plymouth following a “serious assault”.

According to reports, Devon and Cornwall Police said it was “dealing with a serious assault at the scene” and that “members of the public are being asked to stay away”.

Posts on social media suggest there is a major police operation under way in the city.

The BBC has contacted Devon and Cornwall Police for more information.

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