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Teen arrested as man stabbed and threatened with gun in Devizes

byDaniel Jae Webb
4 January 2024 | 8.47am
Teen arrested as man stabbed and threatened with gun in Devizes
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A man has been stabbed and threatened with a gun in Devizes town centre.

Police are investigating the incident, which happened in the vicinity in the Long Street area in the early hours of yesterday morning (Wednesday, 3 January).

A man, aged in his 30s, was treated in hospital for knife wounds to his arm. His wounds are not thought to be psychically life-changing or life-threatening.

A crime scene was in place at St John’s Church for most of the day whilst forensic work was carried out. The cordons were lifted at about 1pm.

A 15-year-old boy, from Devizes, was arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent and robbery.

Police have since released the suspect on bail as enquires into events continue.

If you saw what happened or have information that could help the investigation please contact Wiltshire Police on 101 quoting reference number 54240000637.

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