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Police are appealing for witnesses to help identify two young people spotted on Torridge Bridge on Sunday.

POLICE are appealing for witnesses after a rock was thrown off the Torridge Bridge at a moving vehicle on Sunday afternoon, smashing its windscreen.

Miraculously the driver escaped unhurt but Sgt Paul Searle of the Bideford neighbourhood beat team said it could potentially have been a fatal incident.

The car was travelling under the bridge towards Westleigh at 2.15pm.

Two young people in dark clothing were spotted on the bridge but despite a search, police were unable to locate the suspects.

“We want these people to understand that this could have been a life threatening incident,” said Sgt Searle.

“This is a serious situation; if they are caught they will be arrested and brought in for interview.”

Anyone with any information is urged to call Police 101 quoting crime reference: CB/12/2130 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.