Two policemen were hurt as they arrested a man after a disturbance at a pub in Dawlish over the weekend.One of the officers needed hospital treatment for facial injuries after the incident in Brunswick Place after 2pm on Saturday.
His colleague received bruising to his back, arms and legs in the fracas.
A 23-year-old man was eventually subdued by officers who were helped by members of the public.
The man, who has not been named, was later transferred to a 'medical facility' in London on mental health grounds.