Exeter police need witnesses to come forward after a 50 year old man sustained serious facial injuries after being attacked at Polsloe Bridge station late last Thursday evening (30th October).
The victim was followed up the stairs of the Exeter train station before the offender threw a glass bottle at him, he then assaulted him in what police are calling a 'shocking act of violence'.
British Transport Police want to hear from anyone who witnessed anything, including the events leading up to the incident.
Detective Constable Jon Stoodley said: “This was a shocking act of violence and we are looking to urgently identify the man in the CCTV image who we believe may have information which could help our investigation.
"I’d also like to appeal to anyone who witnessed what happened or the events leading up to it to get in contact with us. We know the victim may have spoken to a number of members of the public following the incident, and we’d like to speak to them as part of our investigation.
“Anyone with information is asked to contact BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 883 of 30th October 2025. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
The victim remains in hospital with multiple facial fractures.
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