Two arrested in connection to serious sexual assault in Helston

Police have arrested two men in connection to a serious sexual assault in Helston over the weekend.

The police launched an investigation on Monday 10 July and have now provided an update.

Inspector Christopher Donald said: "We continue to investigate the serious sexual assault of a 19-year-old woman that is reported to have taken place in St Michaels Churchyard, Helston between 2-3am on Sunday 9 July.

"We issued an appeal seeking witnesses and specifically a couple who came to the aid of the victim during the attack; this couple have made themselves known to police and we thank them for their help in this matter.

"In the early hours of this morning, we arrested two men, both in their 30's from Mullion and Helston areas of Cornwall, on suspicion of rape. They both remain in police custody.

"We continue to appeal for CCTV, doorbell, dash, or helmet cam footage that could assist us with our enquiries. If you have yet to have spoken with an officer and have any information that could assist, please contact us immediately on 101 quoting case reference number 50230190710."