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Devon & Cornwall Appeals & Updates

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Updated: Feb 18

Camborne: Sexual Assault

Devon & Cornwall Detectives have launched an investigation into a sexual assault which happened in the Barripper Road and Boundervean Lane area of Camborne.

Police were notified just after 2am on Sunday 2 February to reports that a man had sexually assaulted a woman before fleeing the scene.

Officers attended the area, and a police cordon was put in place at the scene while officers carried out further enquiries. The cordon has since been lifted.

The victim is currently being supported by specially trained officers.

Detective Inspector Claire Nicholls said: “We understand an incident such as this has caused some concern amongst the local community. We are doing all we can to track down the suspect and will provide updates as we have them.

“We are seeking the public’s help and would specifically like to hear from you if you have dashcam footage available and were driving in the vicinity of Barripper Road/Boundervean Lane/Pendarves Road between 00.44am and 1.35am on Sunday 2 February.

“If anyone has any information about the incident, please contact police on 101, or via our website here, quoting reference number 50250027343.

“Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling freephone 0800 555 111.”

03.02.2025

Chudleigh Knighton: Serious Injury Collision A38

Devon & Cornwall Police investigating a serious road traffic collision on the eastbound carriageway of the A38 at Chudleigh Knighton at the weekend are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

Officers were called to reports of a collision involving an orange Nissan Qashqai and a silver Mitsubishi L200, at around 11.10am, on Sunday 2 February.

A 31-year-old woman passenger was taken to Derriford Hospital with serious injuries, which are not thought to be life changing or life threatening.

A 35-year-old man taken to Derriford and was later discharged.

A 77-year-old man was taken to Royal Devon & Exeter Hospital with minor injuries. 

The road was closed while an investigation was carried out at the scene. It was reopened at around 7.20pm.

Officers from the Roads Policing Team would like to thank the public for their patience whilst the road was closed. 

Officers are appealing for any witnesses who have not already spoken to them, but who may have seen the collision, or have dashcam footage, to contact police via our website here or by calling 101, quoting reference number 50250027560.

03.02.2025


EXETER

Appeal For Witnesses Following A379 Incident

A woman has died following an incident in Exeter which happened on Saturday 1 February.

Police were notified at around 12.45am to reports that a woman had fallen from a bridge near the A379, Exeter.

Further reports were received that the woman had then been hit by an oncoming vehicle.

As a result of the incident, a woman in her 20s was pronounced deceased at the scene. Her next of kin have been informed.

The road was closed for several hours while emergency services worked in the area.

A 45-year-old man from Exmouth has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by careless driving. He has been bailed pending further enquiries.

If you witnessed the incident or have any information or dashcam footage that could help with enquiries, please contact police via our website here or by calling 101 quoting reference number 50250026540.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling freephone 0800 555111.

04.02.2025

Serious Injury Road Traffic Collision

Devon & Cornwall Police are appealing for witnesses and dash-cam footage following a road traffic collision in Exeter.

Officers were called at around 4.25pm on Sunday 2 February following a collision involving four vehicles on Bridge Road.

Devon and Cornwall Police, South Western Ambulance Service, Devon Air Ambulance and Devon and Somerset Fire and Rescue Service all attended the scene.

As a result of the collision, an 80-year-old local woman suffered life-threatening injuries and a second 80-year-old local woman suffered injuries considered life-changing. The injured women were travelling in separate vehicles.

Bridge Road was closed to allow for a forensic examination of the scene and recovery of the vehicles. 

Officers investigating the collision are asking for any witnesses who have not yet spoken to them, or anybody with relevant dash-cam footage, to call 101 or visit our website quoting log 516 of 2 February.

03.02.2025


Launceston: Serious Injury Collision

Devon & Cornwall Police investigating a serious road traffic collision in Launceston on Tuesday 4 February are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.

Officers were called to reports of a collision involving a black Yamaha motorcycle and a white Ford Transit van on Link Road, Launceston, soon after 7am.

The motorbike rider, a local man in his 20s, sustained life-changing injuries and was taken to hospital. His next of kin are aware.

The road was closed while a forensic investigation was carried out at the scene.

The road was reopened at around 2.45pm.

Officers from the Roads Policing Team would like to thank the public for their patience whilst the road was closed.

If you witnessed the incident or have any information or dashcam footage that could help with enquiries, please contact police via our website here or by calling 101 quoting log 111 of 4/2/25.

04.02.2025


Plymouth - Burglary

Devon & Cornwall Police are seeking the public’s help to identify this man in relation to a burglary in Plymouth.


Entry was forced at a commercial premises on Cornwall Street shortly before 1.00am on Friday 10 January and items stolen.

Officers are looking to identify the man pictured who it is believed may be able to assist with enquiries.

Anybody who can help is asked to call 101 or get in touch via our website quoting 50250006843

04.02.2025








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