POLICE were called at around 1am yesterday (Sunday) to a property in Dawlish, following reports that a man had been stabbed.

A police spokesperson said: ‘Emergency services attended the scene where a man in his 40s, had sustained wounds to the abdomen.

‘He was taken to hospital with serious injuries, not life-threatening or changing.

‘A knife, believed to be linked to the assault, was seized by officers at the scene.

‘A 42-year-old woman from Dawlish was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. She was taken into police custody and later released on bail until August 7.

‘Police inquires are ongoing.’