Police appeal for bus passengers who witnessed assault in Torquay

Police are continuing to appeal for witnesses and footage following an assault that may have been seen by bus passengers and pedestrians.

Officers were called shortly after 4pm on Wednesday, October 21, following an incident on Chatto Road in Torquay.

It was reported that two men were driving down Chatto Road in a van when a black VW Golf pulled up.

Two men exited the Golf and smashed the van’s driver’s window.

During the incident, the passenger’s coat was slashed several times with a sharp object and he sustained a scratch to his head.

Both of the men in the van were able to escape.

It took place during school rush hour in front of a Number 31 bus and also a school bus.

As it was during a busy time of day, investigating officers are keen for anyone who witnessed the incident, or who recorded it, to get in touch.

Those who are able to assist should contact 101 or visit the Devon & Cornwall Police website quoting 50260282920.