DETECTIVES from Devon and Cornwall's major investigation team have taken over inquiries followed an attempted serious incident on the A375 Honiton to Sidmouth road last night (Wednesday).

DETECTIVES from Devon and Cornwall's major investigation team have taken over inquiries followed an attempted serious incident on the A375 Honiton to Sidmouth road last night (Wednesday).It has now been revealed that a 26-year-old local man was assaulted during the attempted incident, which happened at around 8.45pm.Police have renewed their appeal for witnesses or anybody with information to come forward.The road remains closed while forensic teams work at the location.