Police were called to an address in St Ives around 9am this morning after a report a woman had been assaulted in the town. 

Officers are investigating a potential assault on a woman in Higher Tregenna Road, St Ives in the early hours of the morning.

Police said: "The enquiry is at an early stage and at this time the nature of the incident is not fully known.

"Higher Tregenna Road has been closed while scene of crimes officers carry out investigations."

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting log reference 161 24/10/14, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111