Seven people arrested after stop and search in Hayle released on bail
Police found paint, smoke grenades and loud hailers after checking a vehicle on Thursday (10th June)
Last updated 12th Jun 2021
The seven people arrested after a stop and search in Hayle have been released on bail.
Police found paint, smoke grenades and loud hailers after checking two vehicles on Thursday.
Devon & Cornwall Police say enquiries into the incident are ongoing.
The force added that officers will continue to facilitate lawful protests, but will not tolerate public disorder.
Devon & Cornwall Police said: "Seven people have been released on police bail following arrests made in relation to a vehicle stop yesterday.
"Officers carried out a vehicle stop on a car and a van near Loggans Road, Hayle, at around 5pm on Thursday 10th June.
"A search was carried out on the vehicles which were found to contain items including paint, smoke grenades and loud hailers.
"A 30-year-old man from London, a 21-year-old woman from Wales, and a 20-year-old man from Bournemouth were arrested on suspicion of possession of an article with intent to commit criminal damage.
"Two men from London aged 25 and 27, a 45-year-old woman from London and a 26-year-old woman from Epsom were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit public nuisance.
"All seven people have since been released on police bail until 8th July 2021.
"Enquiries continue in relation to this matter".
Police added: "Devon and Cornwall Police will continue to facilitate a lawful and safe protest, but criminal activity and public disorder will not be tolerated".
Devon & Cornwall Police