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Police helicopter circles area of Swindon as stabbing rumours spread

byDaniel Jae Webb
9 September 2022 | 5.44pm
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The police helicopter is currently circling an area of Swindon following an incident.

The National Police Air Service aircraft from Bristol started a search over the Walcot, Park North and Park South areas at around 5pm this evening (Friday, 9 September).

Several police vehicles have been spotted on the ground and appear to be patrolling in search of somebody.

Numerous comments on Facebook, seen by Wiltshire 999s, suggest a person was stabbed near Buckhurst Playing Fields – but this has not yet been confirmed.

Wiltshire Police has been approached for comment.

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