Man loses finger after assault at Devon railway station

A man had to have his finger amputated after an assault at Teignmouth railway station in Devon.

British Transport Police would like to speak to the men shown in the CCTV images in connection with the incident.

The offence happened on Saturday 23 December 2017 at around 10.45pm.

The victim, a 45-year-old man, was assaulted by a group of people in the station car park. He remembers regaining consciousness in the car park.

He believed he had minor injuries but the following day noticed what appeared to be a bite to his little finger.

A few days later, he was admitted to hospital and had to have his finger amputated as it was badly infected.

He also sustained cuts and bruising to his face and body.

Officers would like to speak to the people shown in the CCTV images as they may have information which could help the investigation. Officers believe the people shown in the CCTV images may have witnessed the incident.

Investigating officer DC Matt Harvey said: “At this stage in the investigation, it is not known how many people were involved in the assault. The victim describes being attacked by a group as he walked towards the station, and he later came to in the station car park. It was only days later when he discovered the true extent of his injuries and he has now had the life-changing treatment to amputate his little finger on his dominant hand because it was so badly infected as a result of the assault.

“If you know who any of the people in the images are, if you were at Teignmouth railway station that night and saw or heard anything, or if you have any other information about the investigation, please contact me as soon as possible.”

If you have any information that could help the investigation please call BTP on 0800 40 50 40 or text 61016, quoting reference number 653 of 23 of 12 December.