Police appeal for witnesses following a serious assault in Tiverton

POLICE in Tiverton are appealing for witnesses to a serious assault in the Town.

Between 3.00am and 3.30am on Sunday 15th August a male victim

was walking along Wellbrook Street between the Weatherspoons public

house and ST Paul’s church when he was attacked by three men.

During the incident which appears to be completely

unprovoked, he was punched to the ground and then assaulted with the use

of a knife.

The attack was particularly vicious and as a result the

victim sustained a slash wound to his forehead, another to the little

finger on his left hand and also to his right shin and required hospital

treatment.

 

The first suspect is described as being aged 20 years, 5’8” in

height, stocky and muscular in build, with short cropped light blond

hair, gelled into an untidy style, and wearing a light coloured collared

shirt with pink checks and blue jeans.

The other two suspects are described similarly, as being also

aged approximately 20 years, about 5’6” to 5’ 7” in height, skinny

build and gaunt.

One of them had a shaven head and wore a black hoodie.

Police would like to hear from anyone who either witnessed the

incident or has any information to assist in identifying the offenders.