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Man suffers punctured lung in assault

Barum Takeaway, Barnstaple (courtesy: Google Maps)

Police were called to Queen Street in Barnstaple

A man has suffered a punctured lung and fractured ribs after he was assaulted in Barnstaple.

Police were called to Queen Street at around 1.05am on Saturday 11 October following reports of a disturbance involving 12-14 young people.

When officers arrived, a victim who is in his early 20s, was found outside the Barum Takeaway.

It's thought he was set upon by a group, assaulted and kicked to the head while on the floor.

He was taken to hospital.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call 101 quoting reference 50250263267.

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