Following this morning’s incident at Co-op in Newport, Launceston, police have confirmed the B3254 at Yeolmbridge is currently closed following the discovery of the van invovled.

The incident happened at a Co-op store on Newport Industrial Estate at around 2am on Thursday, October 20.

The suspected van involved, which had false number plates, was later located near Yeolmbridge. The area was closed as it was believed the van potentially contained small gas cannisters.

A Devon and Cornwall Police spokesperson said: “Police were notified of an abandoned van on the B3254 at Yeolmbridge at around 8.05am on Thursday, October 10.

“Officers have attended the area as part of enquiries for an ongoing investigation.

“A road closure has been put in place as a precaution after suspected gas cannisters were located inside the vehicle.

“The fire service will attend the scene to assist with safety checks before the van is recovered.”

If you have any information or dashcam footage that could help with enquiries, please contact the police via their website or by calling 101 quoting CR/096922/22.

Alternatively, independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously online at Crimestoppers-uk.org or by calling freephone 0800 555111.