Police are carrying out enquiries into an incident that occurred on the morning of Saturday, February 17 in the Yelverton area whereby a group of men targeted a specific individual.

As a result four men were arrested when a car was stopped on the M5 just outside of Bristol and a fifth man was arrested in Devon on suspicion of robbery and possession of firearms.

All men have been bailed while police continue with their enquiries. Police would like to thank members of the public who have assisted the police already, however, further witnesses are being sought.

Police are keen to speak to a woman who made a call to police in relation to suspicious activity around a vehicle that was parked in the bus bay opposite the entrance to the Moorland Garden Hotel on the A386 between Yelverton and Plymouth. If you were in the area between 10.30am and midday on February 17 and saw anything suspicious please contact police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800555111 quoting the log number 558 19022018.”