A 23-year-old Plymouth man has been sentenced to over three years in prison after firing a BB gun at members of the public in Launceston town centre, leaving one man seriously injured.
Aiden Cashley, of Budshead Road, Plymouth, was involved in an altercation with a group of strangers on 28 December 2024, shortly after 11pm. After a verbal exchange, he left the scene, saying he needed to “get something”.
Cashley pleaded guilty and was sentenced at Truro Crown Court on 4 March 2025 to three years and one month in prison. The weapon will also be destroyed.
Police Statement
Detective Constable Hannah Ackford, who led the investigation, said:
“We welcome the sentence given to Cashley, who carried out this random and serious attack on a group of people who were not known to him.”
“There are so many risks associated with possessing weapons, and no good can come from it.”
Appeal to the Public
Police have urged the public to report any information about individuals carrying weapons before incidents like this escalate.
If you have concerns about violent crime in your community, you can:
? Call 999 in an emergency
? Report information online
? Contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111
This disturbing incident highlights the serious consequences of carrying weapons and how a split-second decision can change lives forever.
