A MAN in his 50s is fighting for his life in hospital after a serious assault at Exeter St David’s railway station.

The British Transport Police is appealing for witnesses of the incident, which took place at around 1am on Sunday, December 8 at the bus stop outside the station.

The man had travelled to Exeter on the 11.50pm train from Exmouth.

Three 16-year-old boys and a 17-year-old boy were arrested and have since been released on police bail.

If you saw what happened, or know anything about it, text the British Transport Police on 61016 or telephone 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 39 of December 8.

Alternatively, you can telephone Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.