Aggravated burglary in Bodmin

Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Police investigating a report of aggravated burglary at a property in Furze Hill, Bodmin
Author: Emma SmithPublished 26th Aug 2023

Police investigating a report of aggravated burglary at a property in Furze Hill, Bodmin are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

Officers were called to the address at around 10.30pm on Thursday 24 August to reports of three masked men having entered the premises and assaulted people inside.

Two people sustained suspected knife wounds, and both required hospital treatment.

Property was also stolen in the incident.

A man in his 20s from Bodmin has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary – dwelling. He remains in police custody.

Two further suspects are being sought by police.

It is believed the victims were known to the suspects.

A cordon remains in place at the property.

There will be a heightened police presence in the area as enquiries are ongoing.

If you witnessed the incident or have any information or dashcam footage that could help with enquiries, please contact police via our website here or by calling 101 quoting reference 50230231722.