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Bodmin teen arrested following robbery

Police had a heavy presence in Bodmin on Saturday (file image: Devon and Cornwall PCC)

Police helicopter and dogs involved in search

A teenage boy has been arrested following a large incident in Bodmin which involved the police helicopter, dogs, and a large police presence in the town.

They were called on Saturday afternoon to a report of an assault and robbery at a property in St Mary’s Road. 

A man in his thirties sustained injuries to his hand and was treated in hospital although his injuries are not life threatening or changing.

A 17-year-old from Bodmin was taken into custody on suspicion of robbery and possession of Class A drugs. 

Police say there is no known wider threat to the public. The investigation is in its early stages and is being progressed by both uniformed officers and detectives.

Anyone with information which may helpis asked to call police on 101 quoting log number 499 of 25 January.

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