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Serious assault, Ilfracombe

Police investigating a serious assault on a man in Ilfracombe are appealing to anyone with CCTV or dash-cam footage to come forward.

Officers were called just before 7pm on Tuesday 10 September following reports of an altercation involving a group of men on High Street.

One man in his 30s was assaulted and sustained knife wounds to his neck and face. He was taken to hospital but has since been discharged.

Officers investigating the incident are asking anybody with CCTV or dash-cam that covers the area outside the Spin Studio 20 and Jhoots Pharmacy around the time of the incident to get in touch via 101 or our website quoting 50240229963.

A man in his 50s was arrested and has been charged with attempt murder and possession of a knife/bladed article in a public place. He has been remanded to appear before Exeter Crown Court on 10 October.

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