Police are calling for witnesses after a night of violence on Teignmouth back beach on Friday (May 2).

Police attended the scene after receiving reports of a juvenile male being attacked by four adults with weapons at around 8:45pm.

Around 50-100 people were gathered on the back beach at the time and police are asking for any additional victims or witnesses to come forward.

Many youngsters had gathered on the beach to enjoy the sunset and celebrate the last official day of secondary school before GCSE exams get underway.

Devon and Cornwall police said ‘CCTV enquiries are ongoing and there will be a police presence in the area’ over the weekend.

Anyone with relevant information or footage are asked to contact police via the Devon and Cornwall Police website or by calling 101 quoting reference 50250109699.