Armed robbery and police officer seriously injured in day of violence in Cornwall

Police were kept busy in Cornwall yesterday (Thursday June 6) following several violent incidents. From armed robbery and burglary to hit and run, officers were called to several incidents throughout the day.

A man was attacked in his home in Troon yesterday afternoon. Two people entered a property in Newton Road armed with tools.

The victim was injured as the armed robbers attacked him. His injuries are not believed to be serious. The burglars did not take anything from the property.

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Later that day, around 11 p.m., two gas stations were targeted. It is not yet known if the two are related, but police are investigating both.

Two masked men used guns to enter a business premises on Southbourne Road, St Austell. The hooded men demanded money and left the scene on foot with a small amount of cash.

A short time later, at around 11.40pm, officers were called to a suspected burglary in St Austell. Police believe keys were taken from a property at around 11.25pm ​​and a red VW Golf drove into town.

The VW was spotted by an officer in the forecourt of Applegreen service station on Penwinnick Road. The officer approached the vehicle but became stuck as it fled the scene.

The policeman suffered a serious injury to his arm and was rushed to the hospital. They have since been discharged.

Regarding the hit and run, local police Superintendent Jim Saunders said: “The officer was rushed to hospital by colleagues and suffered serious arm injuries. He has since been discharged and we all wish him well and hope for a speedy recovery.

“The suspects left the area in the car and a search has since been underway to locate them and the vehicle. The car bore the number plate EJ71 CVE and we are now appealing for the public’s help to locate it.”

Superintendent Saunders added: “I am also aware that there was (a) separate report of a robbery at a nearby Texaco petrol station at 11pm last night where two suspects forced their way in and took cash .

“Work is ongoing to establish whether there is any connection between these two incidents. I would urge people not to speculate about this, but if you have any information that could help our enquiries, then please get in touch and report it.”

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