POLICE are appealing for the public’s help to locate two men who are wanted in connection to reports of a serious assault.

Terry Mitchell, 46, from Witheridge and Edward Mitchell, 44, from Paignton are wanted following an incident which occurred on Teignmouth Back Beach.

Officers were called to reports of a young male being attacked by four people with weapons at approximately 8.45pm on Friday, May 2.

Enquiries remain ongoing in order to locate the two men and police are appealing for anyone who knows of their whereabouts to contact them on 999, quoting reference 50250109699.

This incident was part of a wider disorder, which is thought to have involved predominately young people.

It is believed that 50 to 100 people were present on the beach that evening, but police wish to be clear that most of these people were not involved in this disorder.

Following initial enquiries, two males were arrested on suspicion of assault. One has been released with no further action being taken, the other released on police bail.

DS Sarah Dawkins said: “We are aware of footage circulating on social media and ask that people do not share this footage. We need to remind the public that any suspect under the age of 18 is by law not allowed to be identified.

“These rules are not solely for media organisations to adhere to. They also apply to members of the public and includes information posted via social media.

“This may be seen as interfering with a live investigation, therefore remind the public that it is vital that they do not speculate.

“If you do have any information, please report it directly to us.”

If you witnessed events or have any information or other footage that could help with enquiries, please contact police via the force website here or by calling 101 quoting 50250109699.”

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