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A 72-year-old car park attendant was knocked unconscious and repeatedly kicked and punched following a row over a parking space.

The victim, a National Trust employee, was taken to hospital with serious injuries following the shocking incident at Mill Bay Beach car park in East Portlemouth.

Police say that he was knocked unconscious before being kicked and punched on multiple occasions while he was lying on the floor.

Officers have asked anyone to who witnessed the violent attack to come forward and help them with their enquiries.

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A spokesperson for Kingsbridge Police said: "On Thursday, August 2, at about 2.20pm a 72-year-old car parking attendant was assaulted at Millbay Beach car park, East Portlemouth.

"The National Trust employee was knocked unconscious by the offender and repeatedly kicked and punched whilst on the floor following an argument over a parking space.

"He was taken to Derriford Hospital where he remains in a stable condition.

"If anybody can assist us with the investigation then please contact 101 quoting CR/70209/18."