Police appeal for witnesses to hammer attack

Police are appealing for witnesses following a violent assault on a 33-year-old man.

The incident took place at temporary traffic lights on Blundell’s Road, Tiverton, around 6pm on Wednesday 14 September 2016.

A lone man was believed to be assaulted with a hammer by five men as he sat in his van at traffic lights.

The five men, who are believed to have been known to the victim, then made off in a dark blue Rover towards Halberton.

A 21-year-old man from Tiverton and a 23-year-old also from Tiverton, have been arrested in connection with the incident and await questioning.

Police wish to speak to anyone who saw the incident to contact them immediately.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Police on 101 or via 101@dc.police.uk quoting crime reference CR/065167/16. You can also give information anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.