The police were called at 3.15pm on Sunday 30th April to the area of Victoria Square on Castle Canyke Road following a report of a serious altercation. It was reported that someone had a knife and multiple people had sustained suspected stab wounds.
One man, 36-year-old Michael Allen from Liskeard, was confirmed deceased at the scene. Seven other men and women were injured and taken to the hospital, with five having been released and two remaining in hospital as they recover from surgery following the attack.