Teenager forced to knees and kicked
A teenager in Tavistock has been beaten up twice in quick succession.
Police investigating a report of assault initially at Garden Lane, and then again in the Meadows area of the town.
The victim, an 18-year-old man, was approached by the suspect, believed to be a man, who then forced him to his knees before kicking him multiple times.
The victim then ran towards The Meadows, before the suspect approached him again near the tennis courts, where he was again pushed to the floor and repeatedly kicked.
He sustained injuries to his head, face, arms and body and was taken to hospital for treatment. He was later discharged.
Both incidents took place between midnight and 12.30am on Saturday 1 February.
If you witnessed the incident or have any information or dashcam footage that could help with enquiries, please contact police on101 quoting reference number 50250026579.
Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling freephone 0800 555111.
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