A 14-YEAR-OLD boy died in a crash on the M5.
Drivers from Exeter heading to or from Bristol on Wednesday last week may remember that the southbound lanes were shut between Burnham-on-Sea and Bridgwater for several hours after a crash between a lorry and a Vauxhall Astra at 2.10am.
A 14-year-old boy from Poland was seriously hurt when the car collided with a lorry, causing the car to spin in the carriageway.
He died from his injuries the next night at Musgrove Park Hospital.
Police are seeking witnesses to the crash, to help with the investigation.
Contact the police on 101 or via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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Police appeal after boy, 14, dies in M5 crash
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Police arrest man, 65, after girl assaulted at Exmouth station
British Transport Police (BTP) is today (Monday, 4 August) cancelling an appeal for information about an assault on a 14-year-old girl at Exmouth station.
Following the publication of the appeal in the Echo, information was received from the public and a 65-year-old man from Exmouth has been arrested on suspicion of sexual assault.
He was released on police bail and is due to return on Thursday, 7 August.
BTP has thanked members of the public who came forward with information that led to this arrest and the media for publicising this appeal.
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Sporting legacy of Exeter athlete Rebecca Scott recognised on anniversary of her death
THE sporting legacy of a young athlete from Exeter has been recognised on the first anniversary of her death.
Around 100 cyclists, among them friends, family and colleagues of Rebecca Scott, met at Exeter Quay on Sunday after taking part in the Becky's Buddies Riding Bikes event.
The day marked a year since Rebecca, 24, of Clyst St Mary, near Exeter, was killed when she crashed into a wall while out on a training ride for a 100 mile endurance race with her father Alan.
Her inquest said the reason for her crash remained a mystery but she could have suffered something known as 'cyclist's palsy' where her hands went numb meaning she was unable to apply the brakes.
Since her death, the family, which includes mother Sue and her brother, have been raising money for the neonatal unit at the Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital that cared for her as a baby, and the Devon Air Ambulance that attended her crash and tried to save her life.
There have been cycle, swim and running challenges to reflect Rebecca's love of sport.
And her family said they were amazed at how many turned out on their bikes to remember Rebecca on Sunday.
Alan said: "The turnout was amazing. I knew there would be people going from the Triathlon Club and they had pencilled in a faster ride and a shorter ride. But there were people from the gym, old school friends, family and family friends coming left, right and centre.
"We wanted to mark the occasion in some way and the plan was always to make it social. Sue said at the start she just wanted to see some people and be able to chat with them about Rebecca. Many of them we had not seen for a year, when it was obviously a bad time, so it was good to be able to have a proper chat."
The idea behind the ride was that anyone could take part – whether they were an experienced cyclist or a beginner and ride for as long as they wanted.
"Some were telling me they got their bikes out of the shed and had to brush off the cobwebs," said Alan. "But having gone through all that they will make a point of going out and doing it again.
"Although it was a year on from my daughter's death, because looking forward to this so much, it was not the black day it might have been. If we had not had something like this arranged we would have just been sat by ourselves looking back at what happened. But because we had this to look forward to our mind was busy.
"It was in fact a great day."
Alan said that having something to focus on and having the support of so many people has brought comfort to the family over the last 12 months
"Having things like this to focus no throughout the year has definitely helped us cope," he added.
"We were at Becky's old primary school about a month ago to donate her old books and seeing the children's eyes light up with joy when they saw them.
"It is the same with all the sporty stuff we have gone. It is generally a good experience and when you know others are happy, it makes everyone happy.
"I think I might give us all a week to relax before we start planning our next event."
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19 offences took place IN COURTS in Devon & Cornwall so far this year
Some 19 criminal acts and offences have taken place in court buildings themselves so far this year, it has been revealed.
Information provided by Devon & Cornwall Police shows at up until July, 19 acts took place in courts around the two counties.
These included criminal damage, possession of drugs, violence with injury and, in Exeter Magistrates Court, possession of an offensive weapon. That incident with a knife was said to have occurred in May.
Some six incidents are said to have taken place in court in Truro courts, four in Plymouth, three in Torbay, two in Exeter's courts, two in Bodmin and one in Barnstable.
Details were provided under the Freedom Of Information Request Act and do not include offences of failing to surrender to a court.
The full list.
| Jan 14 | Violence without Injury | Common assault |
| Jan 14 | Public Order Offences | Use threatening / abusive / insulting words / behaviour to cause harassment / alarm / distress |
| Feb 14 | Violence without Injury | Assault court security officer, courts act 2003, |
| Feb 14 | Criminal Damage | Destroy / damage property of a value unknown - building not dwelling |
| Feb 14 | Public Order Offences | Contempt of court |
| Feb 14 | Other Offences | Intimidate witness in civil proceedings |
| Feb 14 | Violence with Injury | Assault a person thereby occasioning them actual bodily harm |
| Mar 14 | Other Offences | Threat to damage / destroy property |
| Mar 14 | Non Notifiable | Communications act 2003 |
| Apr 14 | Criminal Damage | Destroy / damage property of a value unknown - building not dwelling |
| May 14 | Possession of Weapons | Possess knife blade / sharp pointed article in a public place - criminal justice act 1988 |
| May 14 | Non Notifiable | Communications act 2003 |
| May 14 | Public Order Offences | Use threatening / abusive / insulting words / behaviour to cause harassment / alarm / distress |
| May 14 | Public Order Offences | Distribute / display visible representation with intent to cause fear of / to provoke violence |
| May 14 | Public Order Offences | Use threatening / abusive / insulting words / behaviour to cause harassment / alarm / distress |
| Jun 14 | Public Order Offences | Use threatening / abusive / insulting words / behaviour with intent to cause fear of / provoke unlawful violence |
| Jun 14 | Non Notifiable | Wilfully interrupt court proceedings / otherwise misbehave in court - contempt of court act 1981 |
| Jun 14 | Possession of Drugs | Possess a controlled drug of class b - other |
| Jul 14 | Criminal Damage | Criminal damage to property under £5000 - other |
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Exeter man on trial accused of killing charity worker and partner Tracy Snook-Kite
An Exeter man has gone on trial charged with killing his long-term partner at their home.
Anthony Stayner is alleged to have attacked Tracy Snook-Kite and left her slumped against the front door in such an awkward position that the blood supply to her brain was cut off.
The 52-year-old charity worker died in February after a night out with friends.
Her long-term partner Stanyer, 49, who was brought up in Exeter until he was a teenager and where his father Jeff still resides, is currently on trial accused of her manslaughter. The court heard that during the build up to his trial he had been bailed to stay at his father's address in Exeter.
He denies the charge and claims he slept through the whole incident.
Jurors heard that earlier in the day the couple had argued after she had returned to their home late from visiting her mother.
They both went their separate ways to watch a game of rugby with different groups of friends, with Stanyer returning home at 9pm.
CCTV footage shows charity worker Ms Snook-Kite went to a club and returned to their home in Coventry at around 11.20pm.
Mark Wall QC, prosecuting, said: "What happened in the house? That we have to piece together because tragically Tracy cannot tell us.
"Mr Stanyer has always said that nothing happened in the house.
"The prosecution's case is that this was not an accidental fall.
"Our case is that Tracy Snook-Kite was assaulted by somebody and that assault must have caused her to fall, hit her head and end up in this compromised position."
Mr Wall said that Ms Snook-Kite died as a result of positional asphyxiation and a pathologist discovered bruises on both arms.
Mr Wall said: "Where those bruises were found indicated they were bruises caused by somebody gripping Tracy Snook-Kite."
Mr Wall said that police also found fragments of glass from the couple's front door on Ms Snook-Kite's jumper.
Stanyer dialled 999 and when paramedic Christopher Paul arrived just after 6.30am he told him that he had woken up to find Ms Snook-Kite slumped against the front door.
He told police that he had no idea Ms Snook-Kite had been injured, claiming that he had slept through the entire incident.
Addressing jurors on Stanyer's claim that this was a tragic accident Mr Wall said: "You will have to consider whether it is feasible, even in drink, for her to have fallen hard enough to physically damage the window part of the door - and then knock herself out without any intervention from anyone else.
"Mr Stanyer says he slept through all of it. You will hear from some people who know him and say he is a heavy sleeper.
"You will want to consider whether someone who is a heavy sleeper could have slept through everything that is going on."
The trial continues.
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Tiverton Town v Exwick Villa: Live updates
Tiverton Town entertain Exwick Villa in their final pre-season match of the summer tonight (Monday).
Follow the box below for live updates of tonight's match from Ladysmead (kick-off, 7.30pm).
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Tiverton Town 3 Exwick Villa 1: Match report
Tiverton Town ensured that they finished their pre-season campaign undefeated with a 3-1 win over Exwick Villa at Ladysmead on Monday.
Goals from skipper James Richards, Jamie Mudge and Jesse Howe gave Tivvy a deserved victory, with George Harris pulling one back for an overmatched Exwick outfit.
The result could and should have been more but for an inspired display by Villa keeper Fred Tonkin, who pulled off save after outstanding save to keep the scoreline respectable.
Mudge was the first to be denied by the shot-stopper at the backpost on 18 minutes after fine work from the lively Josh Searle, but the breakthrough came just a minute later as Richards finished off a goalmouth scramble from close range.
But Mudge was not to be denied, and a slick move down the right following a quick free-kick saw Dan Western cross for Mudge, who beat the keeper to the ball to deftly head home.
The second half saw the introduction of Jesse Howe and Jimmy Hinds among others, and the duo were often at the heart of Tivvy's relentless attacks.
Howe could have had a hat-trick but for Tonkin, but the striker finally bagged his goal after being teed up by Searle.
Tom Tricker was then superbly denied by the Villa keeper – perhaps Tonkin's best stop of the match - before the visitors capitalised on indecisive defending to allow Harris to roll into an empty net late on.
With the Yellows' league campaign kicking off on Saturday at home to Larkhall Athletic, questions do remain.
For all of their domination, Tivvy should have scored more, with Southern League sides unlikely to give them as much time and space as Exwick.
Still, pre-season could not have gone much better for the Ladysmead side, although Saturday will present a very different challenge.
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Food business Riverford in top ten for ethics
Riverford food firm has been voted in the Top 10 most ethical UK companies.
Readers of Ethical Consumer magazine have voted the organic company, based in Buckfastleigh, as one of the most ethical companies in the UK.
The farm has won several awards during recent years including the Soil Association Organic Food Award and best organic retailer at the Natural and Organic awards among others.
Guy Watson, founder of Riverford, said: "Making sure farmers, staff, suppliers and customers get a fair deal is central to how Riverford works. By dealing direct with farmers both in the UK and overseas, agreeing prices in advance and sticking with them enables them to stay in business, keep money in local rural economies and look after their countryside by farming organically. It shouldn't be this way but working ethically as a business generally means not taking the simple, easy option."
Also making the top 10 were energy companies Ecotricity and Good energy.
Riverford was beaten to the top spot by The Co-operative group, ahead of well-known retailers Lush and John Lewis.
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Woodbury Salterton residents choose design for new outdoor gym and play area
Woodbury Salterton residents have chosen the preferred design for their new outdoor gym and improved play area.
East Devon District Council and Woodbury Parish Council have been working with Woodbury Salterton residents of all ages to decide on the final design for £37,300 of outdoor gym and play equipment available for the Woodbury Salterton recreation field.
At a voting event held in mid-July at Woodbury Salterton Village Hall, 100 residents got to choose between three designs. The winner with 89% of all the votes was a design by HAGS SMP.
The money has all come from recent housing developments (Section 106 money) in the parish. EDDC has the policy of involving residents in deciding how this money is used.
Woodbury Salterton residents were asked last year to put forward ideas for Section 106 money available for sports, all of the eligible, affordable and possible ideas were subject to a community vote. The winning Woodbury Salterton project was for a £15,000 outdoor gym. There is currently £7,400 available so the chosen outdoor gym will be completed in two stages with half put in now and half when the rest of the money comes in.
There is also £22,300 of Section 106 money for play to spend in Woodbury Salterton recreation field. East Devon District Council and Woodbury Parish Council worked with local children to find out what activities they most wanted to be in the play area. They asked for climbing, sliding (preferably a zip wire) and swinging (preferably a basket swing).
Woodbury Parish Council sent off the community's requirements for the play area and outdoor gym to several play companies who came back with their designs. Residents of all ages got to choose their favourite layout.
Councillor Iain Chubb, EDDC's Cabinet Member for Environment, said: "Thank you to everyone who came out and voted. We are committed to making sure that local people have their say about where money from developments in their parish gets spent, and are one of the few local authorities that do so. This is a fantastic opportunity for the people of Woodbury Salterton to really make a difference by deciding which new sports and play facilities they get".
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Two to appear in court charged with the unlawful killing of man who was electrocuted on Cornish farm
Two men will appear in court charged with the unlawful killing of a 33 year old man who was electrocuted at a farm in Cornwall three years ago.
Jason Morgan, from Bristol, was installing safety netting on a steel framed barn extension being built at a beef farm in Roche, Cornwall, in June 2011 when he died.
He was found at the bottom of an aluminium ladder after working near three 11,000 volt power cables at the top section of the barn.
An inquest into his death was halted by the coroner Andrew Cox after four days of evidence and the case was referred back to the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Now Roger Matthews, 47, of St Ervan, Wadebridge, Cornwall, and 54 year old Norman Treseder, of Wendron, Helston, Cornwall, will appear before Bodmin magistrates court on Tuesday charged with manslaughter.
The two men face one allegation that on June 13th 2011 at Great Brynn Barton Farm, Withiel, they unlawfully killed Jason Morgan. The case is indictable only and will be sent to Truro Crown Court for trial.
Mr Matthews is the managing director and safety director of Wadebridge based farm Matthews Plant Hire Ltd which owned the barn.
His plant hire company is facing two charges under the Health and Safety at Work Act along with a third man, Philip Tucker, 57, of St Wenn, Bodmin.
Tucker is also facing two HSE charges, that as a roofer, he failed to ensure workers were not exposed to risks of electrocution from high voltage power cables.
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Mourners from across Devon expected at funeral of 'loveable character' Mason Jones
Mourners from across Devon are expected at a church in Cullompton tomorrow for the funeral of Mason Jones, the teenager killed in a tragic motorcycle accident.
Mason Jones was travelling on a Yamaha motorcycle when it was involved in a late-night collision last Tuesday just outside Uffculme.
The 18-year-old, described by his family as a "loveable character with a "cheery smile" was taken to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital where he later died.
Investigations are continuing into the cause of the collision and police are appealing for witnesses.
He will be laid to rest at St Andrew's Church at midday.
The church held special memories for Mason who often attended the evening service there.
The Reverend Edward Hobbs, who is among those conducting the service tomorrow, said: "Our first interaction with Mason was about two years ago when we saw him hanging in the church yard with friends. We invited them in and he had been a part of the church ever since."
"Mason was a young man seeking his way in life and found a family in the church who welcomed him and embraced him. We are all cut up over this."
Mason was travelling on a Yamaha motorcycle when it was involved in a late-night accident just outside Uffculme.
The 18-year-old, described by his family as a "loveable character" with a "cheery smile", was taken to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital where he later died.
His death has prompted a huge outpouring of grief and a shrine at the crash site – that his friends have dubbed Mason's Corner – is adorned with flowers and messages and is growing by the day.
His family say they are devastated but overwhelmed by the community support.
Paying tribute, mum Shona and sisters Zoe, Heidi and Cassie, said: "Mason you have touched so many people. Your friends and family have made you proud by celebrating your life with everyone who knew you.
"You were such an amazing young man who will be greatly missed. An inspiration to everyone. We will love you forever and always xxx."
His dad David and step mum Jo said: "We were privileged to have him as a son. He touched so many people's lives during his 18 years and we have been truly comforted by the overwhelming gestures, kindness and support from his many, many friends.
"He was a young man wiser than his years, who always saw the good in people.
"He was such a loveable character who was loved by so many people, old and young.
"He was always on hand to offer a cheery smile and one of his special hugs to make people feel better.
"Sleep tight son – we are so proud of you xxx."
Mason, of Lancaster Close, Cullompton, left Isca College, in Exeter, two years ago but is still fondly remembered by staff there.
A representative of the school said: "Mason was a lovely lad and this is such tragically sad news.
"Mason was a very popular student who left here in June 2012. We are all deeply saddened by the news and the thoughts of everyone at the school are with the family at this tragic time."
He played for Cullompton Rangers under-16s in 2012 and was a member of the Cullompton Free Runners Club.
His former football coach Paul Tapp said: "Mason only played for us for one season at under-16 level but he certainly made an impression on us, he was the joker of our team that year, always messing around but a great lad to work with and well-liked by other members of the team.
"He did finish that season by being our most improved player."
A spokesman for the club added: "We wish to extend our sincerest condolences to the family following this tragic incident. Our thoughts are with them all during this sad time."
Many of his friends have posted their own tributes to Mason on Facebook.
One said: "RIP Mason you're gonna be missed by so many people. So young – you didn't deserve this."
Another wrote: "Cannot believe you are gone. We will all miss you xxx."
Mason's funeral will be followed by a private cremation. His family have asked mourners not to wear black.
Police are appealing for any witnesses to the incident to contact police on 101 quoting police reference 1007 220714.
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Tiverton set to be twinned with Polish town Krajenka
Tiverton is set to be twinned with a Polish town councillors voted to support the scheme.
The motion was put forward by Westexe South councillor Wally Burke at a council meeting and members voted unanimously to support the proposal to twin Tiverton with Krajenka in Poland.
Cllr Burke said: "I'm putting forward a motion to introduce a third twin town to make better relationships between Western and Eastern Europeans."
District and town councillor Neal Davey questioned whether the Tiverton Town Twinning Association supported the plan, with Cllr Colin Slade enquiring about the financial implications of linking with a third town.
Cllr Burke said he had sought approval from the association and the project would be self-financing albeit with a small cost to Tiverton Town Council that wouldn't be "exceptionally high".
The Tiverton Town Twinning Association committee organises official visits to twinned towns on alternate years and visitors from the towns stay in the homes of host families free-of-charge.
With activities and entertainment provided during visits, any costs incurred are covered by the association and those who take part in the visit.
A majority of the funding for the trips is raised by the association, with Tiverton Town Council contributing towards official gifts for visitors.
Tiverton is currently twinned with Chinon in France, and Hofheim in Germany, and the plan to twin with the Polish town could help to promote understanding as well as building friendships.
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Special coaches to be put on for funeral of teen killed in Kingsbridge
A SPECIAL coach service is being put on for those who wish to pay tribute to a former Plymouth Argyle youth player whose life was tragically cut short.
His step-mother Nicola Shawcross has said the funeral of 17-year-old Alex Peguero Sosa will be held on Wednesday at St Edmund church in Fore Street, Kingsbridge, beginning at 11.30am.
She hopes those who loved and knew Alex will take up Citybus's generous offer of two coaches from Bretonside bus station to the funeral.
Anyone who wishes to board the bus must do so before its leaving time of 10.30am.
It is expected to be in the London-bound bay and Nicola said it will be signposted.
A wake will be held after the funeral at the Crab Shell in Kingsbridge and the intention is that the coaches will leave afterwards, although this will be discussed with passengers en route to the funeral.
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Cyclist Ben, 22, injured by car in 'hit and run' crash at Killerton near Exeter
An Exeter cyclist fears he may never ride again after being knocked-off his bike in an apparent hit-and-run incident.
Ben Hooper, 22, was enjoying an early-morning round-trip to Silverton when he was struck by a car outside Killerton House at Broadclyst– throwing him into over the handlebars.
The healthcare assistant, who lives in Heavitree, "bounced" off a hedge and landed in the road between 6.30am and 7.30am on July 23.
Mr Hooper said: "It's one of my favourite routes: quiet, out in the sticks, with the birds singing. The car and I were both travelling at speed. I could hear it behind me, and there was plenty of room to go past. But as it overtook me, the driver clipped me with its wing mirror and I came off."
He was left unconscious and alone in the country lane after the diver apparently left the scene of the accident.
"It was a pretty cowardly thing to do. They would definitely have known they had hit me. Maybe he or she was uninsured or drunk from the night before. Or maybe they just panicked."
Mr Hooper was found by a passer-by and taken by ambulance to the Royal Devon and Exeter Hospital with a neck injury and concussion.
"I remember a lady knelling next to me and putting a hand on my chest," he said.
Mr Hooper spent five days in hospital with physical injuries, and is still suffering memory loss as well as mental scarring.
"I'm apprehensive about getting back on the bike, because of the fear of getting hit again. I've been knocked unconscious once before, so it may be wiser to stick to the gym."
Mr Hooper credits his helmet – that was extensively damaged in the crash – with saving his life.
"My advice to any cyclist would be to wear a helmet, no matter how big or small the journey," he added.
He put details of crash and pictures of its effects on Facebook – generating more than 9,000 shares across the UK and Europe. It helped him to trace and thank the woman who went to his aid.
Mr Hooper said: "The response has been overwhelming. I've had so many messages of support. My family are very upset about what happened, but they've been great to me. And I'm delighted to have found the woman who helped me."
The car is described as navy blue, hatchback style, possibly a Fiat, with an 06 plate and the registration starting with a W.
Mr Hooper added: "I've always said there was a car with my name on its bumper, and one day it would get me."
If you have any information, call Devon and Cornwall Police on 101 and ask to speak with PC Alex Powe.
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Your pictures as Exeter turns out the lights to remember the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War
People across Exeter switched off their lights and ignited a candle last night, to mark the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War.
Resident remembered the tragic loss of life and the bravery and endurance of the soldiers who fought in the trenches and elsewhere.
Here are some of your candle pictures from across Social Media (click through the pictures above).
The @LordMayorExeter lighting a candle to commemorate the start of WW1. #LightsOut@1418NOW@ExpressandEchopic.twitter.com/Y5S4MlBopP
— Exeter City Council (@ExeterCouncil) August 4, 2014
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Homes damaged after lorry crash in Uffculme
A number of houses were damaged an electricy cables brought down when a lorry crashed in Uffculme this morning.
The accident happened at 2.24am in Fore Street when the HGV collided with several houses in a narrow street damaging electricity cables and the fronts of the properties.
Firecrews made the scene safe and cordoned off an area, and the electricity board made the electricity cables safe.
It appears the 40-foot articulated Carlsberg truck operated by Norbert Dentressangle had been diverted off the motorway but the driver mistook local diversion signs for the motorway diversion.
The truck ripped down overhead powerlines, damaging houses in Fore Street in the process. The Old Bakery B&B saw the worst of the damage and the road has been closed by the council as the building is deemed to be unsafe.
The owner, David Asplin, said that it was high time the council erected appropriate signage in the village as far too many large vehicles attempt to pass along Uffculme's narrow streets.
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Exeter woman appears in court on drug driving charges
A 54 year old Exeter woman has appeared in court charged with driving a car while unfit through drugs and causing serious injury by dangerous driving.
Susan Walker, of Blackthorn Cresent, Exeter, did not enter any pleas to three charges when she appeared at Exeter magistrates court today.
She is charged with driving a Mitsubishi car on the A376 at Clyst St George in January whilst unfit to drive through drugs; possessing 0.12 grammes of amphetamine, and causing serious injury to Dorothy Ferrier and Jennifer Pride by driving a car dangerously on the A376.
The prosecution allege her car crossed the dual carriageway where there are no central reservation barriers and into the path of an oncoming car which left the two occupants with broken legs and spinal injuries.
The case was sent to Exeter Crown Court for a hearing later this month and Walker was bailed.
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Former NHS worker threatened to stab paramedic in Tiverton home
A former NHS worker who threatened to stab a paramedic and lunged at him with a scalpel has been remanded in custody.
Gary Taylor drunkenly attacked the ambulanceman who was responding to neighbour who had taken ill at 4am.
Taylor banged loudly on the door of the flat in Bampton Street, Tiverton, Devon, and when it was opened, he lunged at him saying "I am going to stab you".
The paramedic grabbed his wrist and tried to stop him and could see he had a blade in his hand, Exeter magistrates court heard.
Taylor, who had downed half a litre of vodka, had gone to the upstairs flat because he thought the couple who lived there 'were talking about me'. He said he had only intended to scare them.
Susan Snow, defending, said Taylor worked as an X ray technician for the NHS for seven years and said he was 'outraged and disgusted' that he attacked a paramedic.
Taylor, 47, who has no previous convictions, admitted assault and was remanded in custody by District Judge Stephen Nicholls until he is sentenced when reports are prepared on him.
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Man arrested in Heavitree Cemetery after driver threatened with broken bottle
Exeter police have arrested a man after an attempted theft and assault in the Polsloe area.
Police were called to Commins Road, Exeter at 12:40pm today after a man threatened the driver of a car with a broken bottle.
The two people are not believed to have known each other.
Police said a man parked his car and went in to a home in the area before noticing a man looking at his car on the road.
The driver went out and confronted the man who then broke a bottle and threatened him.
The offender then ran in the direction of Higher Cemetery before the police arrived.
The dog police team tracked the man who was found hiding in Higher Cemetery at 12:50pm
A twenty year old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted theft and common assault
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Council reassures Exminster residents on noise pollution caused by Matford Home Farm house plans
AS plans were passed last week for 230 new homes on Matford Home Farm, Teignbridge District Council has moved to reassure residents that they take noise associated with development seriously.
Village resident Brian Aird had raised concerns after himself suffering from being wakened early by contractors at Milbury Reach.
Mr Aird said: "The times contractors can work have been set as part of the planning conditions and we need to be re-assured that this will be enforced by the authorities, especially when we will soon have all these new homes being built nearby.
"We have been making the same complaints about working hours regularly for the last two years.
"We haven't just made this up, it's been a blight on our lives and the lives of others for all that time.
"If they can't make the planning regulations stick in that time, they aren't ever going to.
"They just have a completely feeble approach, avoiding any potential for additional costs to the council and failing to protect the public they are there to serve."
Cllr John Goodey, Teignbridge District Council's executive spokesman for housing and planning, said:
"We sympathise with the concerns raised by Mr Aird about early morning noise and we've taken some action to help reassure him.
"One of our planning enforcement officers has conducted a number of unannounced early morning weekday and weekend visits to investigate. On two occasions it seems works had started a few minutes before the approved time of 7.30am but on no occasion was there any significant breach of the planning conditions.
"What has become apparent is that workmen are arriving early to start work but it has not been proven that works are actually being carried out and there has not been any clear breach of planning conditions.
"We work to apply planning rules fairly and consistently. "Enforcement action is not something we enter into lightly, it can become a complicated and lengthy process.
"However, we understand the concerns and appreciate people don't want to be disturbed early in the morning. We have written to Bloor Homes asking them to work in a more considerate way and to limit noise to the agreed start and finish times. In the meantime we will continue to monitor the site."
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