Police are appealing for information on an assault in Exmouth in which a man aged in his 20s was knocked unconscious and a suffered broken jaw.

The incident happened in The Strand, near to Exmouth Kebab House, at around 1.15am on Saturday, July 18.

Officers have urged anyone who witnessed the incident to come forward.

A 20-year-old man from Tiverton has been arrested on suspicion of assault and released under investigation.

A 17-year-old boy, also from Tiverton, has attended a voluntary interview and is helping police with their investigation.

Enquiries are ongoing into the matter.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police by calling 101, or emailing [email protected], quoting crime reference CR/058029/20.

Information can also be passed anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555111.