Man due in court after Exeter stabbing

An Exeter man has been charged with grievous bodily harm after an incident in the city.

Police were alerted by ambulance crews that a man had been stabbed at a property in Salutary Mount, Exeter just before 5am on Saturday 28th June.

Officers attended and arrested a man at the scene.

The injured man, aged 58 and from Exeter, was taken to the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital for treatment. He suffered stab wounds to his back which are not life threatening nor life changing, he has since been released from hospital.

Steven Ritchie, aged 47, from Exeter was charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and was due to appear at Exeter Magistrates Court today where he was remanded in custody.
Police confirm this is an isolated incident and there is no need for public concern within the local community.

Police are still seeking information and contact from any witnesses to events prior to or after the incident. Please contact Exeter CID lead officers DS Adrian Hawkins and DC Tobie Carter on the non-emergency 101 number.