G7 police thank Cornwall for warm welcome to Carbis Bay and St Ives

For many of the police officers drafted in from inside and outside of Cornwall, it seems they've left with nothing but good memories and a newfound fondness for the Duchy and its people.

With an additional 5,000 officers drafted in to ensure that those attending the event, as well as those living in and around areas affected by it, were kept safe, police who travelled down from other areas and residents living in Cornwall have shared their positive interactions with one another.

In an update shared on social media, Cornwall Councillor, Jayne Kirkham, shared a message passed on to her from one of the Devon and Cornwall chief officers in charge of G7 ‘Operation Trelawny’ which said: "We have been receiving some positive feedback from officers who are assisting us on mutual aid where they really appreciate how our local community are engaging with them.

"The local communities have been really looking after the officers making sure that they have got everything that they need, this is really appreciated and something that they don’t usually experience in the places where they usually work.

"Please could you pass on our thanks to your communities."

Ethan and Jenson Baxter-Walker got to board a police boat patrolling the waters during the G7. Picture: Felicity Baxter-Walker

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The officer, who wasn't named, was not the only member of the police to share his experiences during the Summit.

Cheryl Adamson, whose husband was a sergeant posted at Carbis Bay during the event said: "My husband is one of the sergeants who travelled a whole 8 or so hours down to carbis bay this week.

"He has returned 9pm, sun tanned and smiling to his two little girls with a million happy memories of his time in Carbis bay.

"I just wanted to give some feedback and a massive thank you from his time with you all.

"He had spoken so highly of your beautiful community

"He has never met such a friendly, welcoming bunch of people.

"He has been so touched by everyone's kindness."

Many people were seemingly touched by Cheryl's husbands experience and told of their own experiences of the police at Carbis Bay.

Commenting on the post, Chrissy Rowan said: "The police presence here in Carbis Bay was what made the G7 for us.

"Their good humour, and friendliness to us all was very special.

"We had great chats with so many lovely guys and girls."

Denise Wilkinson, another resident of Carbis Bay, said: "The police were the stars of the G7!

"So lovely to read posts that they enjoyed their time here."

Sonny Heard posing with one of the officers guarding Tregenna Castle. Picture: Gemma Heard

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As it turns out, even when incidents did occur between police and the public, the cool-headed demeanour of D&C Police shone through.

Marcus Alleyne, director of communications for Black Voices Cornwall (BVC), launched a complaint about an officer drafted down from Scotland during the summit after an incident allegedly involving himself and his daughter, said in a statement: "There was a significant difference in policing style and attitude between the Police Scotland Officer and the individual from D&C police.

"The officer from 'down here' was able to de-escalate the situation respectfully, with sensitivity and empathy.

"The officer was able to prove all the details required, offer detailed advice on reporting the incident and was sympathetic to the issue, all whilst not knowing I was an Independent Advisor to D&C Police.

"D&C have assisted me in lodging a formal complaint against the Police Scotland Officer and have been in contact almost daily to check in on Sofia and me.

"BVC want to acknowledge the great work of Devon & Cornwall Police in how this matter was dealt with and how they have protected their Cornish residents during G7."