Detectives investigating a serious assault at Penmere train station in Falmouth, which left a teenage boy with broken bones, are appealing for witnesses to the violence to get in touch.

Two teenage boys had arranged to meet each other at the station off Penmere Hill shortly after 3.30pm last Wednesday, March 21. One of the boys got off a train and approached the other, they then had a heated argument which resulted in the younger of the two, a 16-year-old boy, being punched three times to the head.

A spokesman for British Transport Police (BTP) said: "He sustained a suspected broken nose and a fractured cheek bone. Enquiries are on-going in relation to this assault and no arrests have been made at present."

Officers are now appealing for anyone who witnessed the assault to get in touch. "The assault happened in broad daylight and officers are conscious a number of passengers or members of the public may have seen what happened," added the spokesman.

Anyone with information is asked to contact BTP by sending a text to 61016 or by calling 0800 405040, quoting reference 329 of 22/03/2018. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.