Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after teenager assaulted with bottle in Torquay
Police say the boy's injuries are not life-threatening or life-changing
Last updated 31st Oct 2026
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a teenage boy was assaulted with a bottle in Torquay town centre.
Police said the assault happened inside McDonald's on Union Street at around 4.20pm on Friday 30th October.
They said the boy was approached by a man inside the restaurant and assaulted with a bottle.
He suffered cuts to his head and was taken to Torbay Hospital.
Police said his injuries are not life-threatening or life-changing.
A man in his 50s from Birmingham has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in police custody.
Officers are carrying out enquiries and are appealing for anyone who saw what happened, or has information that could help the investigation, to come forward.
Detective Superintendent Hayley Costar said: "This was an unprovoked assault on a teenage boy who was treated at hospital for his injuries."
She added: "One man has been arrested in connection with the incident as our investigation continues."
She went on: "We understand this is a concerning incident but we would like to reassure the public that this appears to be an isolated incident and there is no wider risk to the community."
Anyone with information is asked to contact police via the force website or by calling 101, quoting reference 50260291126.
Information can also be passed anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers via crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling 0800 555111.