Fight breaks out outside North Devon takeaway

Molly Seaman

16 September 2024 at 10:42 am·1-min read

Street view of Queen Street, Barnstaple — -Credit: (Image: Google)

A dramatic fight broke out between two groups of people outside in North Devon during the early hours of Saturday morning, September 15. Police were called to Queen Street in Barnstaple after a fight broke out, outside a takeaway.

Police attended the scene and broke the groups up. It is not believed that anyone was injured in the fight.

Officers are investigating the incident and are appealing for witnesses to come forward. Anyone with information which may assist police is asked to call 101 quoting log 48 of September 15.

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Police were called to Queen Street, Barnstaple at around 12.45am on Sunday 15 September following reports of a fight involving a number of individuals outside a takeaway.

"Officers attended and dispersed the two groups involved in the disorder.

"Police are conducting enquiries and are appealing for witnesses to contact them. Please report information online or telephone 101, quoting log 48 of 15 September."

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