Woman arrested after reports criminal damage in Redruth
Police say they are investigating reports of criminal damage in the town centre
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage after reports of incidents in Redruth town centre.
Devon and Cornwall Police said it was reported soon after 4pm on Thursday 15th October that a woman was damaging shop windows and cars with a hammer and making threats.
The force said it understands a number of businesses in the town were affected, as well as vehicle owners.
A 35-year-old woman from Redruth has been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage.
She remains in police custody.
Police are appealing for anyone who saw what happened, or whose business or vehicle was damaged, to get in touch.
The force also thanked members of the public who stepped in before officers arrived, saying they prevented possible further harm.
Anyone with information or dashcam footage that could help with enquiries is asked to contact Devon and Cornwall Police.