A teenage boy has been arrested after a hammer attack on a victim in Melksham.
The 15-year-old was arrested by detectives investigating the violent assault in High Street at around midnight on Saturday morning (18 October).
The injured man sustained serious injuries after a disorder involving two masked males wearing black and riding bicycles in the area.
A large section of pavement in Bank Street and High Street was cordoned off for forensic investigation work – but was lifted by the afternoon.
In a new update, Wiltshire Police confirmed the arrest of a teen suspect.
A spokesperson said: “We have arrested a 15-year-old boy on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.
“He has been bailed while enquiries continue.”
The force said that the second suspect “remains outstanding”, with work ongoing to locate and arrest him in connection with the incident.
The victim has since been discharged from hospital, and is set to recover from his wounds.
In a statement on Saturday, Detective Chief Inspector Penny Andrews said: “This incident and the large police presence in the town will have undoubtedly caused concern for many residents.
“I would like to assure you that we believe this was an isolated incident and there was no risk to the wider public.
“Thank you to the several witnesses who have already come forward to assist us.
“Enquiries to trace the outstanding suspect are progressing and I would appeal to any witnesses to please come forward to assist our ongoing investigation.
“We are particularly interested in footage of two males, dressed in dark clothing on push bikes who have been seen to be cycling around the town centre shortly before the incident.
“Please check your dashcam footage if you were driving through Melksham in the early hours of Saturday morning.
“If you have any information that can help our investigation, please contact 101 quoting crime reference 54250138927.”
