POLICE have appealed for information after a man was injured in a reported assault at temporary traffic lights on the A382.

Although the incident on the A382 between Whiddon Down and Chagford, happened on Tuesday March 21, police have today appealed for any witnesses to come forward.

A police spokesperson said: 'It was reported that temporary traffic lights and a road closure had been set up at the location that morning.

‘At around 8.45am a motorist who was waiting in the queue of traffic got out of his vehicle and went to speak to a man at the scene.

‘As a result of an incident, a man sustained an arm injury that required hospital treatment.

‘If you witnessed the incident or have any information or dashcam footage that could help with enquiries, please contact police via our website here https://www.devon-cornwall.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us-beta/contact-us/ or by calling 101 quoting 50230069055.’