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Male ‘in camouflage’ riding e-scooter makes stab threat in Swindon

byDaniel Jae Webb
24 April 2026 • 4.57pm
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A male ‘in camouflage’ and riding an e-scooter made threats to stab a person in Swindon town centre, police say.

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Officers are investigating the serious incident, which happened in Fleming Way at approximately 10.50am on Thursday (23 April).

The victim, a 20-year-old man, was approached by a male on an e-scooter who threatened to stab him.

The suspect is described as wearing a green jacket and camouflage trousers.

A spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said: “It is believed there was a person on a bike nearby who would have heard the exchange. We are keen to speak to this person.

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