We are aware of recent social media footage being circulated online and in local Facebook community pages relating to youth related violence in and around the Braunton and Barnstaple areas. We are continuing to investigate these and can confirm that several arrests have been made with enquiries ongoing. 

As this is now a live criminal investigation we are kindly asking that you remove/delete any videos from social media and/or report any that you see. This is not only extremely upsetting to the victim to see, but this could also cause a serious risk of prejudice to the case and any court outcome.

If you have any information that can assist our investigation, the reference number is 50250100757. Please contact us on 101 or online here: https://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us-beta/contact-us/.

As a result of recent incidents, police patrols will be directed in and around the relevant local areas to prevent and deter any further incidents or assaults. Many thanks