Teenager assaulted in Tiverton

Police have launched an investigation after a teenager was assaulted on the Grand Western Canal tow path in Tiverton on Friday 20 May.

The incident took place on the canal tow path between Tidcombe Bridge and the main canal basin between 7.10pm and 7.20pm.

The victim, a 17-year-old local boy, received minor injuries after a demand was made for him to hand over his belongings.

No items were taken by the suspect who is described as being a white male, 5ft 10ins in height and of average build. He was wearing a dark hooded top.

Police would like to speak to anyone who was in the area between 7pm and 7.45pm and has any information relevant to this investigation.

Anyone with information can email 101@dc.police.uk or call 101 quoting crime reference CR/033058/16.

Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.