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Yobs involved in Barnstaple 'altercation'

Large group involved in disorder

A large group of people were involved in public disorder in Barnstaple on Sunday [25 April] leading to one arrested, one taken home drunk, and a request by police for more information.

What police describe as "an altercation" took place soon after midnight in Silver Street in the North Devon town. One person sustained minor injuries.

A 19-year-old man from Braunton was arrested on suspicion of affray and has been released under investigation, pending further enquiries.

Another man, aged 18, from Bideford, was given a warning for being drunk and disorderly and taken home.

Police are calling on witnesses to come forward with information.

If you can help, please email police at 101@dc.police.uk or call 101, quoting crime reference CR/032846/21.

Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or via the charity’s website at www.crimestoppers-org.uk

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