Officers were called to a domestic incident early this morning (Thursday 31st May), but the woman would not engage with them.
PC Amelia Hawkins tweeted "On arrival female refused to engage & instead charged down stairs at officers with a large knife. Female tasered and arrested..."
She was treated at the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital before being taken into custody.
Divisive debate with party-political friction as Devon’s budget approved
Council tax will rise
Call for West Devon to be split to get best for residents
Residents in the north look to Exeter; and to Plymouth in the south
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Residents submit petition with around 2,500 signatures calling for action
Hard up charity will get more help from lottery cash
Citizens Advice helped more than 3,000 in North Devon over six months
Campaign for emergency phones at bridges to save lives
Temporary mobiles are in place at the moment
Man missing from Exeter area
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