Mini crossbow among items seized by armed police in Newquay

A man has been arrested after armed police seized a sword, mini crossbow and knife in Newquay.

Devon and Cornwall Police were called at around 6.50pm on Monday (24 June) following reports of concerns for a man seen with weapons. Firearms officers carried out an area search and located a man in Bedowan Meadows.

A police spokesperson said: “No threats had been made. He was engaged with by officers and the weapons were seized.”

A man in his 40s has been arrested on suspicion of possession of offensive weapons in a public and private place. He remains in police custody.

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