Appeal after 'shocking' assault at railway station

British Transport Police say officers are appealing for witnesses

A man in his 50s sustained multiple facial fractures following a serious assault at a Devon railway station.

He was injured at Polsloe Bridge Station, in Exeter, on Thursday at about 23:40 BST.

British Transport Police said a man got off a train and walked along the platform before jumping down onto the tracks. He then followed the victim up the stairs of the station and threw a glass bottle at him before a physical altercation took place.

Det Con Jon Stoodley described it as a "shocking act of violence" and appealed for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

BTP said: "The victim fell down the stairs, before the man stood over him punching and kicking him in the head.

"The victim remains in hospital with multiple facial fractures."

Det Con Stoodley added: "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," he said.

"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.