Devon & Cornwall Police Report Low Offence Levels at Royal Cornwall Show

Visible Patrols and Arrests at Royal Cornwall Show

Devon & Cornwall Police were out in force during the Royal Cornwall Show weekend, working closely with event organisers to keep the tens of thousands of attendees safe both on the roads and around the showground.

Neighbourhood officers carried out high-visibility patrols throughout the three-day event in Wadebridge, while specialist roads policing teams monitored traffic in and out of the area. Their presence aimed to deter unsafe driving and help ensure a smooth and enjoyable event for everyone.

Road Offences and Arrests

Across the weekend, police stopped several vehicles as part of their road safety work. Forty drivers were given advice after being caught committing minor traffic offences.

One person was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol. Other offences included one driver not wearing a seatbelt, two people found driving without insurance, and another caught driving with no MOT.

Officers also carried out roadside drug swipe tests, all of which came back negative.

There were two arrests made within the showground itself, including one for drunk and disorderly behaviour.

Police Presence Praised by Inspectors

Inspector Adam Stonehill, who led the patrols at the show, said:
“Even with the influx of people visiting Wadebridge, I’m pleased to say that as expected, the event was a peaceful and enjoyable one for all.

“Our visibility at events like this is to help keep people safe by providing a reassurance presence and deterring problems before they happen. We’ll continue to work alongside event organisers in the lead up to the next one, making sure that together we’re all doing what we can to keep people safe.”

Inspector Tony Hannaford, who leads the roads policing team, added:
“With the large numbers of vehicles coming and going throughout the event, road safety was a key focus for us. Despite over one hundred thousand people attending the show over the three days, road offences remained low, which is positive.

“We know the power of seeing a police car on the road and the impact this can have on road users, deterring them from careless driving and encouraging them to make safe decisions. Whilst we can’t put figures to the number of offences we were able to prevent, anything we can do to keep our roads and people safe is vital.”

Visitors Welcome Police to the Showground

The Devon & Cornwall Police stand at the show proved popular, with hundreds of visitors stopping by to chat with officers. Activities included making fingerprint key rings and testing reaction speed using the Batak Board.

More Patrols Planned Over the Summer

The proactive work at the Royal Cornwall Show is part of a wider approach to policing across the region during the busy summer season. Neighbourhood and roads policing teams will continue to be a visible presence across communities throughout the year.

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