POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a Devon County Council Lollipop Assistant was struck by a vehicle in Newton St Cyres.

The Lollipop Assistant was struck by the vehicle, causing minor leg injuries.

It occurred at about 8.45am on Tuesday, May 14.

Police said that the offending vehicle was black, make and model unknown, and had been travelling to Exeter from Crediton on the A377.

If you can help the police with their inquiries, please contact Crediton Police via the 101 number.

The crime reference is 0250 of May 14.