Police give update following disorder in Teignmouth

Detectives investigating a report of assault in Teignmouth have identified the victim and have made an arrest.

It follows an appeal issued in relation to footage circulating on social media which showed a young person being assaulted on Friday 2 May.

Officers were called to reports of a young male being attacked by four people with weapons at approximately 8.45pm on Back Beach, Teignmouth, and attended the scene where 50-100 people were present during the incident.

Enquiries are ongoing to try to identify others involved in the matter.

The incident was part of a wider, large-scale disorder, which is thought to have involved teenagers and adults.

Detective Sergeant Emma Boobyer said: “We have identified a teenaged boy who has sustained minor head injuries. He has been checked over in hospital and discharged.

“We are continuing to urge anyone who was involved to come forward and we will be making further enquiries in the area over the weekend.

“We are aware of footage circulating on social media and possible names being identified.

“We ask that people do not share this footage, and we need to remind the public that any suspect under the age of 18 is by law not allowed to be identified.

“These rules are not solely for media organisations to adhere to. They also apply to members of the public and includes information posted via social media.

“This may be seen as interfering with a live investigation we therefore remind the public that it is vital that they do not speculate on the identity of any suspects in this case.

“If you do have any information, please report it directly to us.”

A male has been arrested on suspicion of affray. He remains in police custody.

If you witnessed the incident or have any information or dashcam footage that could help with enquiries, please contact police via their website here or by calling 101 quoting 50250109699.”

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling freephone 0800 555111.