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Nigel Bowman.
1 September 2015
Arrest in Launceston Steam Railway Knifepoint Robbery


Launceston Cornwall - A man has been arrested in connection with a knifepoint robbery at a steam railway booking office.
 
A man fled from the Launceston Steam Railway, in Cornwall, with hundreds of pounds at around 16:10 on Sunday, Devon and Cornwall Police said.
 
The elderly female shop assistant was described as "shocked, but unhurt" and a police officer was assaulted and taken to hospital.
 
A man has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and assault with intent.
 
The 41-year-old, from Launceston, remains in police custody.
 
The officer was taken to Derriford Hospital with head and leg injuries but has since been released from hospital.
 
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