Police in Camborne and Redruth have completed a speed check operation after receiving complaints from residents.

The operation took place on Wednesday (Sep 15) and resulted in a number of drivers being issued with tickets or given words of advice.

Camborne, Pool and Redruth Police said the operation was set up with the intention of tackling one of the 'fatal five' causes of traffic collisions - excessive speed.

As school pupils start returning to classrooms, police are looking to combat speeding vehicles in order to make it safer for children and their parents who may want to walk to school.

In an update posted on its social media page, a spokesperson for Camborne, Pool and Redruth Police said: "Camborne Neighbourhood Team along with student Officers, completed a speed check operation in Redruth and Camborne.

"We have received complaints from members of the public and Officers were located in some of these locations.

"Over the course of the afternoon a number of drivers were given words of advice or issued tickets.

"The speed checks were done with the intention of tackling one of the 'fatal five' causes of traffic collisions - excessive speed - especially as children go back to school."

Falmouth Packet: Police in Camborne and Redruth have completed a speed check operation after receiving complaints from residents.Police in Camborne and Redruth have completed a speed check operation after receiving complaints from residents.

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The post was seemingly received negatively by those in the area who pointed out various other areas they believed would have been better served by this scheme.

One resident said: "Great to see the Police priorities are aimed at the motorists.

"Yes speeding is a major issue, but you are never in the right place at the right time!

"Yet after I report a late night disturbance and vandalism in Chapel Road Tuckingmill, your online response is to address it within 24 hours followed by a not life threatening so you will take the matter no further!

"I have no confidence in our local police and certainly won't bother to report anything again.

"Keep up catching the easy pickings, motorists!"

Remember, always use 101 for non urgent reporting and 999 in an emergency.