POLICE investigating a reported robbery on Exmoor have arrested two men in connection with the incident.

Two men, one in his 20s and one in his 30s, reported being assaulted when their vehicle was parked on the road between Brayford and Simonsbath at about 10.20 am on Tuesday, August 22.

Both men suffered facial injuries and the younger 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 from Barnstaple, North Devon, one in his 50s and the other aged in his 30s, were arrested on suspicion of robbery and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.

The pair were later released on bail pending further inquiries and ordered to return on Thursday, November 23.

Devon and Cornwall Constabulary has appealed for anybody who may have witnessed the incident or has any information or dashcam footage which could help with inquiries to contact the force via its website or by calling 101 and quoting the reference number 50230229112.

Alternatively, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously online or by calling 0800 555111.