Man arrested after pensioner attacked at home

Police have made an arrest in relation to an aggravated burglary that left a 77-year-old man unconscious in his home in Newton Abbot.

Brian Newton suffered a suspected fractured eye socket as well as bruising and had his wallet that contained £120 stolen from him during the aggravated burglary on Sunday 25 October.

Following the appeal to the public, police have arrested a 24-year-old local man in connection with the aggravated burglary. He has since been bailed until 13th January pending further enquiries.

If anyone has any information, please contact the police calling 101 or emailing 101@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk quoting crime reference CR/074121/15. You can also give information anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.