Walkie talkies handed out to keep Newquay safe

Mark Warren from Newquay BID with Sarah Houston from Tolcarne Beach Complex which is getting a walkie talkie

Beach lifeguards, police, CCTV operators and town rangers have been given 10 new walkie talkies to "enhance safety" across a Cornwall town's beaches and high street.

The project, funded with about £3,000 from the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, aims to "ensure quicker response times, better coordination and a stronger deterrent presence", said Mark Warren of the Newquay Business Improvement District.

"They will help keep our residents, local businesses, and visiting tourists safe throughout the year," he said.

The walkie talkies come on top of 80 already deployed in the town at shops and pubs, said Mr Warren.