A 17-year-old has been arrested and another man taken to hospital after a robbery in Cornwall today (Saturday). Police were called at 3.35pm today (January 25) to a report of an assault and robbery at a property in St Mary’s Road, Bodmin.
In response to this a number of units were deployed including a police helicopter and a police dog in addition to other uniformed officers, leading to a large police presence in the town.
A man in his 30s sustained injuries to his hand and was taken to hospital for medical treatment. His injuries are not being treated as life threatening or changing.
A 17-year-old boy from Bodmin has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and possession of Class A drugs. He remains in police custody.
A spokesperson for Bodmin Police said: "We would like to thank the public for their calls in relation to this incident and reassure you that there is no known wider threat to the public. The investigation is in its early stages and is being progressed by both uniformed officers and Detectives from Bodmin Police Station."
Anyone with information which may assist the investigation is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log number 499 of 25/1/25.
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