Police on scene in underpass following night time assault in Truro

Officers say it happened at Furniss Island

Furniss Island, Truro
Author: Sarah YeomanPublished 30th Sep 2021

A man has suffered an injury to his arm after reports of a night time assault in Truro.

Police are currently on the scene at the pedestrian underpass at Furniss Island.

Officers say the man's injury is not life-changing or life-threatening, and a woman also suffered a minor injury.

Investigations are ongoing and anyone with information is being asked to come forward.

A local police officer has tweeted to say it was an isolated incident.

A spokesperson for Devon and Cornwall Police said: "Police are currently in attendance at Furniss Island at a pedestrian underpass following reports of an assault which took place overnight.

"A man is believed to have sustained an arm injury – not life-threatening or changing. A woman has sustained a minor injury.

"Officers remain on scene at the moment and enquiries are ongoing in relation to this matter."

Anyone who witnessed the incident and anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log 135 30 September.

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