Officer assault, Newquay

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.

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