DEVON and Cornwall Police have given an update on the arrest of a male at Jockey Hill roundabout in Crediton at about 3.15pm on Sunday, August 24.

A police spokesperson said: “We were called shortly before 2pm on Sunday, August 24, following a report a male had assaulted a woman in East Street, Crediton.

“Officers attended and located a suspect and victim who refused to engage and left the scene.

The police cars parked on Belle Parade, Crediton.  AQ 1342
The police cars parked on Belle Parade, Crediton. AQ 1342 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

“The suspect was then located on Belle Parade where he became violent towards arresting officers.

“A 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of three assaults on emergency workers and criminal damage and has been released on police bail.

“He was also arrested on suspicion of common assault but will face no further police action in relation to that offence.”