A 41-year-old Honiton man sustained facial injuries after being assaulted by persons unknown in the town yesterday (Tuesday).

A 41-year-old Honiton man sustained facial injuries after being assaulted by persons unknown in the town yesterday (Tuesday).

The man was cycling on Northcote Lane, Honiton, at around 7.15pm when he was attacked by a group of youths.

Two of the alleged assailants were on bikes and the rest were on foot.

Police are investigating.