POLICE are in the Cowick Street area of Exeter following reports of an assault in the area reported at around 4.30pm today, Tuesday, December 30.

One person was located in the area with a serious injury and emergency services are at the scene to ensure public safety.

Cordons are in place including at Cowick Street, Prospect Place and Cowick Park.

Police say units will remain in the area into the evening and overnight.

If anyone sees anyone acting suspiciously, the police are advising members of the public not to approach them but to contact them immediately.

Officers are also appealing for witnesses and would like to hear from anyone who was in the area from 4pm onwards, or who may have seen anything suspicious to call 999 quoting log number 492 of 30/12/25.