Wiltshire Police has revealed why officers smashed their way into a Corsham home.
The force were first called to an address in The Old School Yard over concerns for the welfare of a man shortly before 9am on Tuesday morning (29 July).
Officers left the scene following the initial emergency call, but returned – following another call – in the afternoon.
They forced entry to the property and carried out a search for the male. Nobody was located inside.
At around 5.45pm, the man was found unharmed nearby. He is now “receiving appropriate support”, the force confirmed.
A police presence remained until around 7pm, with the building made secure by a contractor.
An eyewitness claimed there were many vehicles parked behind The Pound Arts Centre, with around least nine officers present at the scene.
They said that police ‘kicked the door in’, after a drone was flown above the building.
Wiltshire Police previously said it couldn’t find any record of the incident, but has since provided a full statement.
It reads: “We were called to a property in Old School Yard, Corsham shortly before 9am in relation to a concern for welfare.
“Following a further call we reattended the address and gained entry to the property.
“A male was located nearby, at 5.45pm, unharmed, and is now receiving appropriate support.”
