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Armed police and helicopter called to Devizes incident as weapons seized

byDaniel Jae Webb
5 February 2023 | 7.51pm
Armed police and helicopter called to Devizes incident as weapons seized
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UPDATE: Boys, 15, arrested after violent disorder in Devizes as police seize weapons


Armed police were called to a serious incident in Devizes this evening (Sunday).

At least eight police vehicles were parked in the Naughton Avenue area from around 5.30pm.

Officers appeared to be focused on a house, with numerous weapons seized from inside the address.

At least seven weapons – possibly more – were taken out of a house by police – including an axe, a metal pole, wooden sticks, a baseball bat and a bladed article (possibly a machete).

Local police officers taking numerous weapons out of the house

The National Police Air Service helicopter from Bournemouth was also scrambled to the scene; it circled above for a short time before leaving the area.

Several armed police officers were at the location alongside local officers, though the exact nature of the incident that unfolded is currently unknown.

An armed officer outside the address on Naughton Avenue
A police officer and PCSO watching over the scene
Police vehicles outside the address where weapons were found

Wiltshire Police has been approached for comment – a full update can be expected tomorrow.

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