POLICE were called at around 3.10am this morning (January 3), to a report that a static speed camera in Tregolls Road, Truro, had been 'cut down'.

A second incident was later identified by officers at Perranarworthal.

Inspector Tim Evans said: “We are investigating these crimes and continue to urge the community to report any suspicious activity or share information that might help our enquiries.”

Cornwall Council and Devon & Cornwall Police, both of whom are members of the Vision Zero Road Safety partnership, responded to the damage.

They said: “We are really disappointed to see yet more mindless vandalism targeted at safety cameras in Cornwall.

“These devices were installed at the wishes of the community to improve road safety in areas which had previously experienced high speeds and several serious and fatal collisions.

“While these cameras are inactive, these communities no longer have the protection they were once afforded, which is really saddening.

“The cost of replacing these cameras is also a burden which has to be footed by the taxpayer, making these attacks all the more bizarre.

“Devon & Cornwall Police are working with Cornwall Council and the communities involved to replace the cameras as quickly as possible and identify those who have carried out this vandalism.”

 If anyone witnessed these incidents or have any information or dashcam footage that could help with enquiries, contact police via the website or by calling 101 quoting 50240001590. “Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling freephone 0800 555111.”