UPDATE: Woman walking home from club ‘mugged by balaclava-clad gang’ in Swindon
Detectives are investigating a robbery which happened in Swindon overnight.
Police have cordoned off an alleyway off Ferndale Road, at the junction with Northern Road, this morning (Saturday).
A small section of the Western Flyer cycle path is also taped off between the alleyway and the Great Western Way underpass – but remains passable on the grass.
Two detectives have been carrying out door-to-door enquiries in the vicinity.
Locals report seeing a police presence from around 5am, but it’s not clear when officer first arrived.
Wiltshire Police said local residents “see an increased police presence in the area”.
Adding: “We are in the very early stages of this investigation and will provide updates when possible.”
