Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after victim left with life-threatening injuries

Pengegon Way in Camborne, where the alleged assault took place. Credit: Google.

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a "serious" assault in Camborne.

Officers were called to a serious assault in Pengegon Way in the Cornish town at around 11:55pm on Thursday 21 November.

A man in his 30s was found to have sustained life-threatening injuries and is now receiving treatment in hospital.

A crossbow related to the attack has also been seized.

It follows a manhunt led by the Devon and Cornwall Police on Saturday 23 November.

Detective Inspector Dan Massey said: “I can confirm that yesterday officers located and seized a crossbow which is believed to be linked to this incident.

“The victim, a man in his 30s, sustained life-threatening injuries and remains in hospital receiving treatment."

In an update, a spokesperson for the force added: "An arrest was made at around 11pm on Saturday 23 November in connection to a serious assault in Camborne.

"A man in his 50s has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and is currently in custody at Camborne Police Station.

"Police enquiries remain ongoing in relation to this incident, and we are not currently seeking anyone else."