Devon and Cornwall police mount large operation and close off West Hoe Road after one person taken to hospital with serious injuries

Police said they were searching for a suspect after a serious assault in Plymouth left the victim in hospital.

Devon and Cornwall police said officers were called to the West Hoe area at 8.55pm on Wednesday after a person was found seriously injured in the street.

• British former world champion runs out at foggy Fiorano
• ‘I couldn’t be happier to realise dream of racing in red’

Lewis Hamilton described his maiden drive in a Ferrari car as one of the best feelings of his life after he realised a childhood dream by completing his first laps for the Italian team. Hamilton, who turned 40 this month, left his garage at Ferrari’s private test circuit in Fiorano in foggy conditions before posting 30 laps.

The seven-time world champion, who will be paid more than £100m across his new two-year deal with the Italian team, tested a 2023 Ferrari – the latest model he is allowed to use. Hamilton will complete further miles at the Circuit de Barcelona‑Catalunya next week before Formula One’s official three-day pre-season test starts in Bahrain on 26 February.