Teen arrested after railway station assault

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A man in his 50s sustained multiple facial fractures in the assault, police said

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A 17-year-old boy has been arrested and bailed in connection with a serious assault at a railway station.

British Transport Police said a man in his 50s sustained multiple facial fractures following an assault at Polsloe Bridge Station, in Exeter, on 30 October.

Officers have appealed for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

Police said a boy, from Exeter, had been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and had since been released on police bail while inquiries continued.

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