Police investigate assault in Devon park

Officers are investigating an assault which occurred at Courtenay Park, Newton Abbot and are appealing for information.

The incident occurred near to the entrance of the park at approx 8.30pm on Saturday 4th June, and saw two men assault and steal alcohol from a 29-year-old victim.

The victim sustained facial injuries during the attack, and a 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and has since been bailed until the 4th of July pending further enquiries.

Police would like to speak to any person who may have been in the park or witnessed the incident.

Anyone with information that could assist with the investigation is asked to contact police on 101 or email 101@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk, quoting crime reference CR/036875/16.

Information can also be passed anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers, by calling 0800 555 111 or reporting online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org