There was a heavy police presence in Newton Abbot last night (Wednesday, August 27) following an incident in the town.

The lower end of Tudor Road was closed off following reports of an alleged assault in the area with numerous police vehicles seen parked up in East Street.

Eyewitnesses at the scene said that police were not permitting anyone to enter Tudor Road and a search of the area, which involved officers along with a police dog unit, appeared to be in progress.

Devon & Cornwall Police have been approached for a comment.