A man was reportedly seriously assaulted in violent attack in Melksham town centre.
Police cordoned off pavements in High Street and Bank Street following an incident in the early hours of this morning (Saturday).
According to the niece of the injured man, he was ‘seriously attacked by a coward’.
Kayleigh Pritchard said she’s ‘looking for details or information on anything you saw that looked dodgy, anyone covered in blood, if you saw anyone cycling through town on bikes’.
Adding that ‘if you saw anyone having a row in town or anything that looked heated or was a bit odd please let me know.
‘Remember this is a small town and you will be found.’
More than 12 hours on, Wiltshire Police haven’t provided a statement on the incident – with rumours and speculation rife on social media.
It’s suggested the victim was attacked with a hammer, while others claim a knife was involved.
While the force is yet to appeal for witnesses, anyone with information should make contact by calling 101.
Crime scenes were lifted by midday, after forensic investigation work was carried out.
UPDATE 8PM:
A spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said: “We have launched an investigation after a man was assaulted in Melksham High Street during the late hours of Friday night (17/10).
“The incident was reported to us just after midnight and our enquiries are ongoing.
“The victim received appropriate medical treatment and his injuries are not thought to be life threatening or life changing.
“A large cordon was put in place while specialist resources, namely Crime Scene Investigation and the Criminal Investigation Department, conducted immediate enquiries into the incident. This has now been lifted.
“Anyone who witnessed the assault, or anyone who may have dashcam/CCTV covering Melksham High Street, should contact Wiltshire Police on 101 quoting crime reference number 54250138927.”
