Two teenagers taken to hospital following 'large-scale disorder' in Teignmouth

Three boys, two aged 16 and one aged 15, were arrested on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm.

Author: Amy ShephardPublished 2nd Aug 2023
Last updated 2nd Aug 2023

Police are seeking witnesses and footage after two teenagers were assaulted during a large-scale disorder in Teignmouth.

Officers were called at 7.45pm on Friday 21 July following reports of a fight involving a large group of youths in Lower Brimley Road.

Two 15-year-old boys were allegedly assaulted and taken to hospital for treatment for their injuries. One of the boys sustained a serious head injury.

Three boys, two aged 16 and one aged 15, were arrested on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm. They have been released on bail until 5 October pending further enquiries.

The incident was witnessed by a large group of people and officers are asking for anyone with mobile phone or dashcam footage to come forward.

You can make contact police via the force website or telephone 101, quoting crime reference 50230202011.

Information can also be passed anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org