A father and his children were victims of a brutal attack outside of a train station in Devon. Police are investigating the incident and are asking for anyone who witnessed the assault, to come forward.
The victim was in his car with his children outside of Barnstaple Railway Station around 6.30pm on Friday, November 29, 2024. A man walked in front of him before throwing the contents of his drink onto the car, police have said.
The victim then got out of his car. A verbal disagreement followed and the victim was then punched by the man who walked out in front of him. A second man then threw a glass bottle into the passenger side of the car, which hit the victim’s son.
Police are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has any information to come forward. Police believe the station was busy at the time, due to the arrival of the 5.19pm train from Exeter. Anyone with information should contact police by calling 101 and quoting the reference number, 50240302124.
A statement from Devon and Cornwall Police said: “We are appealing for witnesses and information following an assault in Barnstaple.
“The incident took place outside Barnstaple Railway Station at around 6.30pm on Friday 29 November. It was reported that the victim was in a car with his children outside the station when a man walked in front of him.
“The man then threw the contents of his drink onto the car causing the victim to get out. A verbal disagreement ensued which resulted in the victim being punched by the man who had walked in front of the car.
“A second man then threw a glass bottle into the passenger side of the car, hitting the driver’s son. Investigating officers are keen to speak to anybody who may have witnessed the incident or with relevant dash-cam footage.
“The station was busy at the time due to the arrival of the 17:19 train from Exeter. Anybody with information should contact police on 101 or via our website quoting 50240302124”.