UK beach horror as boy attacked by four men with weapons

The incident occurred in Teignmouth (Image: Getty)

A man has been arrested after a teenager was allegedly assaulted on a beach in Devon. Devon and Cornwall police are investigating the incident which took place on Back Beach, Teignmouth on Friday. Police were called to reports of a young man being attacked by four people with weapons at around 8.45pm on May 2. When they arrived at the scene, there were 50-100 people present.

An appeal was issued after footage showing a young man being assaulted began circulating on social media.  A man has been arrested on suspicion of affray and remains in custody. An enquiry is still ongoing to identify others involved, and Devon and Cornwall police said they believe the incident to be related to a "wider, large-scale disorder, which is thought to have involved teenagers and adults".

Four men are accused of assaulting a teenager in Back Beach. (Image: Getty)

Detective Sergeant Emma Boobyer said: "We have identified a teenaged boy who has sustained minor head injuries. He has been checked over in hospital and discharged.

"We are continuing to urge anyone who was involved to come forward and we will be making further enquiries in the area over the weekend. 

"We are aware of footage circulating on social media and possible names being identified."

She added: "We ask that people do not share this footage, and we need to remind the public that any suspect under the age of 18 is by law not allowed to be identified.

"These rules are not solely for media organisations to adhere to. They also apply to members of the public and includes information posted via social media.

"This may be seen as interfering with a live investigation we therefore remind the public that it is vital that they do not speculate on the identity of any suspects in this case. If you do have any information, please report it directly to us."