Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Newquay
A police officer has suffered severe injuries
Last updated 11th Sep 2020
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder of a police officer in Newquay.
Emergency services were called to Trevenson Road on Friday morning amid reports of a man behaving aggressively.
An officer was assaulted at the scene and suffered a number of burns to his arms and legs.
He has been airlifted to Treliske Hospital with severe injuries but they are not believed to be life-threatening.
A 30-year-old man has been arrested and remains in custody.
"Police were called to Trevenson road, Newquay, at around 10.20am today following reports of a male behaving aggressively.
"Whilst at the scene an officer has been assaulted and sustained a number of burns to his arms and legs – the officer has severe injuries but they are not currently believed to be life-threatening. He has been taken to Treliske hospital by air ambulance and his next of kin have been informed.
"A 30-year-old man, from Newquay, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder of a police officer and remains in police custody at this time.
"Emergency services remain at the scene at this time."
Devon and Cornwall Police