POLICE were called to the Den Crescent, Teignmouth, shortly after 8pm last night (Monday) following reports that a vehicle had been in collision with a parked car.

A police spokesperson reports: ‘It was further reported that members of the public attempted to stop a man leaving the scene on foot and were assaulted.

‘The road was closed while emergency services attended the scene. The vehicles were recovered and the road was reopened shortly after 10pm.

‘A 33-year-old man from Plymouth was arrested on suspicion of assault and driving while unfit through drink or drugs.

‘He remains in police custody at this time.’

Traffic was delayed by up to 45 minutes while emergency services dealt with the situation.