Truro is at the centre of a crime spree that has involved a series of knifepoint street robberies, assaults and shoplifting in recent weeks.

The city's Covid-19 test centre at Truro Rugby Club has also been targeted by what police believe is the same group of teenagers responsible for all attacks.

Officers are now calling on the public to support their efforts to tackle anti-social behaviour and other crimes in the town.

They are particularly appealing for people to contact them with CCTV or mobile phone footage of incidents.

It follows a number of incidents over the last few weeks, including knifepoint street robberies, assaults, shoplifting, criminal damage and anti-social behaviour.

Police said the incidents involve what is believed to be the same group of teenagers, both male and female, aged between 14 and 18 years old.

Most recently officers were called to Cornish Crescent at around 9.30pm yesterday (Wednesday, June 3) over reports that a 19-year-old man was being attacked by a group of around 15 youths, armed with weapons and throwing rocks.

Anyone with information is asked to contact officers quoting CR/044363/20.

Police are also investigating an incident of theft and criminal damage at Truro Rugby Club in St Clement's Hill, which is being used as a Covid-19 test centre for the community.

The incident occurred overnight, between yesterday and today. Around £1,000 worth of sporting equipment was either stolen or damaged.

Anyone with information is asked to contact officers quoting CR/044400/20.

Inspector Rick Milburn, said: “I want to reassure the residents of Truro that we are working hard to deal with anti-social crimes and behaviour in the town and we are proactively addressing the problems.

“I have taken steps to increase patrols in the city and we will continue to deploy extra resources where necessary.

“We really appreciate those who have come forward with information so far and would urge people to keep reporting incidents and share existing CCTV footage with us, which could prove to be an integral part of our enquiries.

"If it is safe to do so, mobile phone footage is always particularly useful to us.

“Should further incidents occur I would urge people not to intervene or challenge the perpetrators but to phone 999 when an incident is happening, or 101 with information about an incident which has happened.

“I’m hopeful that with the assistance of the public we can target this mindless behaviour which has come at a time when we should be seeking to start to reopen the city to its public and visitors.”

Anyone with any information or camera footage which could help police is asked to phone 101 or email 101@dc.police.uk