POLICE said there was no hostage situation in Delabole last night (Tuesday), but officers were ‘stamped on’ during the execution of their duty.

They were called to the Spar shop on the high street just before 6pm on Tuesday, September 5, following concerns for the welfare of a man who was making threats to harm.

Police attempted to detained a man, but two officers were assaulted during the execution of their duty and stamped on — one officer has sustained a suspected fractured and dislocated ankle and remains in Royal Cornwall Hospital.

A 45-year-old man from Camelford is helping police with their enquiries.