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Armed police arrest man in Swindon as road closed in both directions

byDaniel Jae Webb
20 August 2022 • 1.25pm
Armed police arrest man in Swindon as road closed in both directions
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Armed police swooped on a property in Swindon last night (Friday, 19 August).

Wiltshire Police closed Pinehurst Road in both directions to arrest a wanted male at around 8pm.

The road was blocked between The Venny field and Poplar Avenue as firearms officers, a dog unit and local police officers attended the address.

A man, wanted on a recall to prison, was arrested.

A force spokesperson said armed officers were deployed only as a precaution.


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