Two men have been charged following a machete brawl in Truro that left three people injured. The incident occurred on Calenick Street around 1:45 p.m. on Monday.
Devon and Cornwall Police responded to reports of a bladed article being used during the fight. One man sustained an injury described as potentially serious but not life-threatening or life-changing. Two other men suffered minor injuries.
Sinjar Zurel, 27, and Seyin Zurel, 24, both from the Malpas area of Truro, have been charged with two counts of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Sinjar Zurel also faces charges of assault occasioning actual bodily harm and possession of a knife blade or sharp pointed article in a public place.
The Zurel brothers have been remanded in custody and were scheduled to appear at Truro Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday.
A police spokesperson stated that those involved are believed to be known to each other and that there is no wider threat to the public. Truro is the southernmost city in the United Kingdom and is known for its Georgian architecture and Gothic revival cathedral.