A MAN in his 50's was taken to hospital after he was assaulted outside the Seven Stars Public House on Bridge Street in Tiverton.

A 22-year-old man was arrested in connection with tthe incident, which happened on Saturday, March 26. 

Devon and Cornwall Police said that at around 5.50pm, a man was seriously assaulted outside the Seven Stars Public House on Bridge Street.

The victim, a man in his 50’s suffered a cut about his eye and bruising during the altercation and had to attend hospital for treatment.

The 22-year-old has since been released on police bail until May 11 pending further enquires.

Police are appealing for witnesses, if you have any information that can help police with their enquiries, please contact 101 or 101@devonandcornwall.pnn.police.uk quoting police crime number CR/019425/16.

You can also give information anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800-555111.