In Cornwall, a man died after a Co-op customer restrained him during an attack on staff

11 August 2025 , 18:32

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In Cornwall, a man died after a Co-op customer restrained him during an attack on staff

A man who assaulted Co-op staff has died after being held back by a vigilante customer.

The incident took place on Wednesday August 6 at the Co-op store in Fore Street, Torpoint, Cornwall - with the 52-year-old man being reported to police. 

The attacker was restrained by a male customer but became unresponsive a short while later before being taken to hospital in a critical condition.

He died in hospital on Saturday, Devon and Cornwall Police confirmed.

A spokesperson for the force said: "A 52-year-old man has died in hospital following an incident in Torpoint on Wednesday 6 August. Police were called at 4.45pm following reports of a disturbance at Co-op Food in Fore Street.

"During the incident the man was restrained by another customer but became unresponsive a short time later. The man, from Torpoint, was treated by paramedics and taken to Derriford Hospital.

"Police are continuing their enquiries into the circumstances surrounding the incident. Anyone who witnessed the incident or has information is asked to contact police online or by telephone on 101, quoting log number 696 of 06/08/25."

A man in his 40s, from Millbrook, was arrested on suspicion of assault and has been bailed until November 1. Further enquiries are being carried out.

James Smith