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Boy arrested after man seriously injured in knife incident at railway station

byDaniel Jae Webb
8 April 2021 | 10.11am
Boy arrested after man seriously injured in knife incident at railway station

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A man was seriously assaulted at Chippenham railway station last night.

Emergency services, including two ambulances, raced to the scene in Station Hill shortly after 10.30pm following reports of the incident.

A man was rushed to hospital with serious injuries, which aren’t said to be life-threatening.

The British Transport Police (BTP) confirmed to Wiltshire 999s a knife was involved in the incident but said the casualty was not stabbed.

A teenage boy, aged 16, was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm (GBH). He remains in custody.

Blood on the floor outside Chippenham railway station following the incident (credit: Scott Mason)

A BTP spokesperson said: “British Transport Police were called to Chippenham railway station at 10.35pm yesterday (7 April) following reports of a serious assault.

“Officers and paramedics attended, and one man was taken to hospital. His injuries are not life-threatening.

“A 16-year-old boy has been arrested in connection.

“Enquiries into this incident are ongoing.”

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