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Crime scene in place as police investigate serious assault in Swindon

byDaniel Jae Webb
20 July 2020 | 8.42am
Crime scene in place as police investigate serious assault in Swindon
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A crime scene is in place In a residential street in Swindon this morning following a serious assault.

Emergency services were called to the incident in Affleck Close, Toothill, at around 1am.

Police officers are guarding a small car park at the bottom of the close. Within the cordon is a bicycle and a screwdriver.


MORE ON THIS: Read the latest update and view all the pictures from the scene here.


A cordon is in place – several cars, a bicycle and two flats are within it

A 16-year-old girl suffered a wound to her hand and was taken to the Great Western Hospital, and an 18-year-old man suffered injuries to his face. He was taken to Bristol Royal Infirmary Hospital. Both are described as suffering potentially life-changing injuries.

Officers conducted extensive searches and enquiries at the scene immediately after the incident and an 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of two counts of Section 18 grevious bodily harm with intent. He was taken to Gablecross custody where he remains.

UPDATE: Neighbours heard “don’t stab me” screamed moments before assault

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