The victim, a man in his 50s, had travelled on the 11.50pm train from Exmouth to Exeter at around 11.50pm on 7 December. When he arrived at Exeter, at around 1am on 8 December he was assaulted while waiting at the bus stop.
Detectives investigating a serious assault at Exeter St David’s railway station are today appealing for witnesses to come forward.
The victim, a man in his 50s, had travelled on the 11.50pm train from Exmouth to Exeter at around 11.50pm on 7 December. When he arrived at Exeter, at around 1am on 8 December he was assaulted while waiting at the bus stop.
Paramedics attended and he was taken to hospital where he remains in a life-threatening condition.
Three boys aged 16 and a boy aged 17 have been arrested in connection. They have been released on police bail.
Did you witness the incident, or do you have any information which could help the investigation?
Anyone with information can contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 with the reference 39 of 08/12/24.
Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.

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