Police have made an attempted murder arrested after a woman was reportedly stabbed at a home in Highworth this afternoon (Tuesday).
Emergency services were called to reports of a serious assault at a property in Downs View at around 3pm, with Great Western Air Ambulance scrambled.
A woman sustained significant injuries and was taken in a land ambulance to the Major Trauma Centre at Southmead Hospital in Bristol for urgent treatment.
The victim is believed to have sustained knife and hammer-related injuries, however, this has not yet been confirmed by Wiltshire Police.
Detective Inspector Sean Tregunna confirmed that a man, aged in his 70s, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Downs View remains open to motorists and pedestrians, but Orange Close is closed in both directions. The entire road is shut for motorists, while pedestrians can access parts outside of the cordon.
Forensic work is likely to begin imminently, and continue into the night.
In a statement, Detective Inspector Sean Tregunna said: “A 70-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following an incident on Downs View Road, Highworth this afternoon (04/08).
“A woman has been taken to hospital with serious injuries.
“We do not believe there to be wider risk to the public and we are not looking for anyone else at this time in connection with the incident.
“You may see an increased police presence in the area while we carry out investigations, and a cordon has been put in place.”
