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Crime scene in Swindon after firearm and knife found in rucksack

byDaniel Jae Webb
7 October 2023 | 7.44pm
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A crime scene was in place today (Saturday) after a firearm and knife were found.

Police forensically recovered a rucksack in the Ulysses Road area of Swindon this morning – which also contained the ID of two suspects.

An investigation was launched into the concerning discovery, with armed police and forensics attending the scene thorough the day.

“There have been a number of firearms incidents in Swindon recently that Wiltshire Police are robustly investigating”, DI Dean Garvin, from the Serious and Organised Crime Unit, said.

He added: “The criminal justice system reserves long sentences for people willing to brandish weapons on our streets and our teams are working hard to put those responsible before the courts.

“Rather helpfully in this instance, identification belonging to two suspects was left inside the backpack alongside the now recovered weapons. Arrests will follow.

“If anyone witnessed anything suspicious in that area, or that they think might be connected to this backpack, we’d like to hear from you.”

Call 101 and quote crime reference number 54230106396.

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