Police Appeal After Serious Assault in Penryn

Two arrested after man and woman attacked with weapons in the street

Police are appealing for witnesses and footage after a serious assault in Penryn on the afternoon of Tuesday 15th July.

Officers were called to Lower Market Street at around 3.45pm following reports that two men had attacked a man and a woman in the street, using poles and a taser.

Both victims were found with facial and head injuries and taken to hospital. They have since been discharged.

Two men arrested

Armed officers later attended an address in Penryn, where they arrested a man in his 30s from Penryn and a man in his 40s from Newquay on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Both remain in police custody.

Appeal for witnesses and footage

Detective Constable Richard Haycock said:

“This was a violent assault using weapons that took place in broad daylight in front of people who were going about their day-to-day business.

“It is believed the victims and the suspects were known to each other and as such, there is no wider threat to the public.

“That said, this was a vicious attack and we are appealing to anybody who may witnessed the incident who has not yet spoken to us, to get in touch. We would also like to hear from anybody who may have filmed it on either their phones or on their dash-cam as they drove by.”

How to contact Devon & Cornwall police

Anyone who can help is asked to contact police on 101 or via the Devon & Cornwall Police website quoting reference 50250182028.