Two Barnstaple men arrested on suspicion of robbery and assault
It is believed the victims may have been known to the suspects
Police investigating a reported robbery on Exmoor, near South Molton, have arrested two men in connection with the incident.
A man in his 20s and a woman in her 30s reported being assaulted when their vehicle was parked on the road between Brayford and Simonsbath at around 10.20am on Tuesday, August 22.
Both sustained facial injuries and the man was taken to hospital for treatment and was later discharged.
They also reported that property was stolen from them.
It is believed the victims may have been known to the suspects.
Two men, one in his 50s and one in his 30s, from Barnstaple, were arrested on suspicion of robbery and assault occasioning actual bodily harm. Both have been released on bail, pending further enquiries, to return on Thursday, November 23.
If you witnessed the incident or have any information or dashcam footage that could help with enquiries, please contact police via the website here or by calling 101 quoting reference number 50230229112.
Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at www.Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling freephone 0800 555111.