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Man ‘with knife’ arrested in Swindon after ‘making arson threats’

byDaniel Jae Webb
28 June 2024 | 4.51pm
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A man ‘with a knife’ has been arrested in Swindon after ‘making arson threats’.

The suspect, aged in his 20s, is in custody following an incident off Swindon Road, Stratton, earlier today (Friday).

He was arrested on suspicion of a string of offences – including multiple counts of common assault.

The man is also alleged to have threatened to commit arson and been in possession of a knife.

An investigation into the incident is ongoing.

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