Redruth serious assault: Third person arrested by detectives

Detectives have arrested a third man on suspicion of attempted murder as they continue to investigate a serious assault in Redruth.

Devon and Cornwall Police were called to the area of Drump Road at around 6.30pm on Thursday night following a report of a serious assault within a property in the area.

One man sustained a life-threatening gunshot wound to his back. He remains in intensive care in a stable but critical condition.

A second man was assaulted with a weapon and sustained a head injury.

Police have confirmed he has since been released from hospital.

A man in his 20s from Redruth has been arrested and is in custody.

Officers have been granted extra time to detain the two men, aged in their 30s and 40s, who were arrested earlier in the week.

Devon and Cornwall Police Superintendent for West Cornwall, Ian Thompson, said:

“A third man has been arrested in connection to this incident and at this time we are not seeking anyone else.

“Three men remain in police custody and our enquiries continue at pace.

“The community will continue to see a high visibility police presence around the area over the coming days whilst our investigation is ongoing. I would like to express my sincere thanks to everyone for their patience and support while cordons and scene guards are in place and officers carry out enquiries.”

“We believe this is an isolated matter and that those involved are known to each other, however it is vital that the public work with us and share information.

“We would like to hear from anyone with dash-cam, doorbell or CCTV footage of the area from Thursday afternoon that could assist us with our enquiries.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or report it via Devon and Cornwall Police's website quoting log 785 of 6 July.

Alternatively, information can be reported anonymously to Crimestoppers via their website or by calling 0800 555 111.

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