Man arrested after two police cars in Newquay found with smashed windows

A suspect has been arrested by police in Newquay after the windows of two police cars were found smashed.

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An officer working for Newquay Police Response posted photos of the damage on Twitter.

The caption read: "That's 2 vehicles unable to allow us to respond to emergencies. These vehicles contain vital defibrillators, live-saving equipment, Covid PPE - fleet now depleted."

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It was confirmed in the post that a suspect was arrested at the scene and questioned.

Devon and Cornwall Police has since confirmed that a 51-year-old man from Newquay has been arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage.

This is not the first attack on police cars in the town.

In April, vandals targeted a vehicle, cut out the fuel pipe and tampered with brakes.

Devon and Cornwall Police launched an investigation and said it could have caused a "serious accident".