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Devon teenager dies unexpectedly

He's possibly been assaulted twice

A teenager in Braunton's been found dead at the end of a week when it is thought he was assaulted twice.

The unnamed 18-year-old's death is being treated as unexplained but not suspicious.

Emergency services were called at 1.45am on Friday 24 April to a property in Wrafton, Braunton following reports of concern for the welfare of a man.

Police say: "The deceased man is believed to have been subject to two possible assaults earlier in the week. Three men, aged 25, 29 and 18 were arrested in connection with the assaults and have since been released on police bail. The assaults are not believed to be connected and neither assault were a contributory factor in the death."

The teenager's next of kin have been informed and a post mortem examination has taken place. Police enquiries are continuing.

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