Two police officers were assaulted in Teignbridge in separate incidents on new year's eve, it was revealed this week.

But generally there was less trouble in the district than last year, said Supt Glen Mayhew, Teignbridge and South Hams police chief.

An officer was assaulted while making an arrest in Newton Abbot and there was a similar case in Teignmouth.

More than 60 officers kept a high profile presence across Teignbridge and the south Hams and there were only a dozen arrests.

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