A LARGE fight that broke out in Newton Abbot left three people with knife injuries.

Police were called at 2.15am on Sunday, October 13 to Market Street, Newton Abbot, following a report of an altercation taking place.

A man in his 30s sustained a stab wound and was taken to hospital to be treated. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or changing.

Two other men, aged in their 30s and 50s, sustained slash type wounds, which are not believed to be serious.

A 24-year-old man from Teignmouth was arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault causing grievous bodily harm with intent and wounding without intent.

He has been released on police bail while enquiries continue.

‘Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information which may assist our investigation is asked to call police on 101 or report via our website quoting reference 50240259371’ a spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said.