Suspects sought after criminal damage in car park

Police said inquiries were ongoing after reports of criminal damage and possession of offensive weapons in St Austell, Cornwall

Police are appealing for witnesses after a car was damaged in Cornwall and reports of suspects having weapons, including "bladed articles and possibly a bat".

Devon and Cornwall Police said between 19:30 and 21:00 BST on 30 August, a number of suspects were seen smashing the windows of a car and letting down its tyres in the car park at Polkyth Leisure Centre on Carlyon Road in St Austell.

Police said: "It was further reported that some of the suspects were seen in possession of bladed articles and possibly a bat."

The suspects then fled the scene along an alleyway that runs to the rear of the town library, police added.

Police arrested a 14-year-old boy from St Austell on suspicion of criminal damage and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place who has since been released on police bail while inquiries continue.

Anyone with information or relevant footage have been asked to contact police.