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Police make arrest as man stabbed in Swindon town centre

byDaniel Jae Webb
22 January 2024 • 4.53pm
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Police have made an arrest after a man was stabbed in Swindon town centre.

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Emergency services were called to Spring Gardens, off Princes Street, shortly before 9pm yesterday evening (Sunday, 21 January).

A man, aged in his 50s, was “struck with a blade”, a spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said.

A manhunt resulted in the arrest of a man, aged in his 20s, in the town centre this morning (Monday).

He is being held in custody on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent.

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The victim was treated for his injuries in hospital and discharged several hours later.

Witnesses should call police on 101, quoting log 54240007694.


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