AN assault in Newton Abbot has left a man in hospital.

The man has been left with potentially life-changing injuries after he was reportedly assaulted by four people in the early hours of Sunday morning.

Police have confirmed that the man, who is in his 30s, was reportedly assaulted in Broadlands Avenue.

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed: "Police are investigating a robbery and serious assault on a man in Newton Abbot.

‘Officers were called by hospital staff on Tuesday, October 1 to reports of an assault.

‘It was reported that a man had been assaulted by four people between 4.30am and 5.30am on Sunday, September 29 on Broadlands Avenue, Newton Abbot.

‘The man, in his 30s, sustained potentially life-changing injuries to his arm, although it is unclear what type of weapon was used.

‘He remains in hospital.

‘Police are investigating and asking for any witnesses to contact them.

‘They are keen to hear from anyone who may have captured the incident on their mobile phone, dashcam or CCTV.’

Anyone with information should contact police online or by telephone on 101, quoting crime reference 50240248877.