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A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to murder a police officer who has been left with burns to his arms and leg.
Police were called to Trevenson Road in Newquay, Cornwall after reports of a man "behaving aggressively".
The officer suffered "severe but non life-threatening injuries" while at the scene and has been taken to Treliske Hospital by air ambulance.
A 30-year-old man from Newquay remains in Devon and Cornwall Police custody.
Home Secretary Priti Patel
said the incident was "truly appalling and unacceptable".
"My thoughts are with the brave officer and his loved ones at this time," she said.
