Armed police descend on sleepy Devon neighbourhood with huge area cordoned off

Armed police descend on sleepy Devon neighbourhood with huge area cordoned off Armed police are at the scene of a residential cul-de-sac following reports of a 'stabbing' with the road cordoned off and officers remaining in the area in the early hoursNewsOlivia Beeson00:53, 17 Apr 2026View ImageArmed police have rushed to the 'stabbing' (Image: Wirestock via Getty Images)Armed police have descended on a residential street in the early hours following a 'stabbing'.‌Devon and Cornwall Police are at the scene of the incident on a cul-de-sac in the Ernesettle area of Plymouth.‌Kenley Gardens has been cordoned off as armed police officers can be seen on the street.‌It has been reported that around 15 police cars have attended to the alleged stabbing, creating a major police presence.According to local media, an eyewitness reported that 'someone has been stabbed'Article continues belowThe Mirror have contacted Devon and Cornwall police for further information.