POLICE arrested a man at Jockey Hill roundabout in Crediton at about 3.15pm today, Sunday, August 24.

Two police crews were at the scene at about 2.30pm and officers detained the man partly on the pavement and roadway.

A further police car and a riot van then attended and assisted with the arrest and placing of the man in handcuffs into the back of the riot van.

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

A member of the public assisted with traffic control.

Further updates as we have them.