A MAN has sustained life-changing injuries to his face and head following an assault in Teignmouth in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Police were notified at around 2.05am on Saturday, April 12, to reports of a serious assault on Dawlish Street, Teignmouth.

It was reported that there was an altercation involving a group of people.

The victim, a man in his 30s, was taken to hospital by an ambulance with facial and head injuries that are being treated as life-changing.

A cordon was established at the scene while officers carried out enquiries into the incident.

This has since been lifted.

A 31-year-old man from Teignmouth has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent.

He has been released on bail until Thursday, July 10, pending further enquiries.

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: ‘If you witnessed the incident or have any information or dashcam footage that could help with enquiries, please contact police via our website here or by calling 101 quoting 50250090887.

‘Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling freephone 0800 555111.’