Tension gives way to a hug on Royal Parade

4 November 2026

A tense moment on Royal Parade ended on a positive note around midday today, when two men involved in an apparent disagreement embraced as police officers looked on.

Two police vehicles were parked nearby while the situation unfolded. The officers then stood back as the men hugged, bringing the incident to a peaceful end.

No further details are known.

Photographs © Wayne Perry / Plymouth Post