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Arrest made as man suffers head injury in Melksham hammer attack

byDaniel Jae Webb
30 September 2023 | 7.50pm
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An arrest has been made after a man was attacked with a hammer in Melksham.

Police officers raced to reports of a serious assault in Milton Avenue at around 8.30pm last night (Friday, 29 September).

A man, aged in his 20s, was found to have sustained a head wound – believed to be caused by a hammer – which required medical attention at hospital.

His injury is not believed to be physically life-changing or life-threatening.

Wiltshire Police confirmed a man, aged in his 30s, was arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm.

After being questioned in custody, he was released on bail as the investigation into events continue.

A spokesperson said: “Officers have been carrying out an investigation including house to house and CCTV enquiries.

“If you can help with our enquiries, please contact us on 101 quoting reference number 54230103547.”

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