Wiltshire 999s
  • Wiltshire news
    • Incidents
    • Courts
  • West Country news
  • News near you
    • Swindon
    • Chippenham
    • Trowbridge
    • Salisbury
    • Find your area >
  • Support
    • Mental health helplines
    • Domestic abuse helplines
  • More
    • Community
No Result
View All Result
Wiltshire 999s
No Result
View All Result
Home Wiltshire news

BREAKING: Huge police response as man stabbed in Swindon town centre flat

byDaniel Jae Webb
23 December 2018 | 8.22pm
Share on FacebookPost on XSend via WhatsApp

A man’s been taken to hospital with a police escort after being stabbed in Swindon.

Around eight police cars raced to the address in Aylesbury Street, opposite the bus station, at around 7pm this evening following reports of a disorder.

During the incident, one man received multiple injuries, including a stab wound to his back. He’s been taken to Great Western Hospital in an ambulance escorted by police officers.

A spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said: “Officers attended the scene and an area search was carried out. A knife was located and has been seized as part of the investigation.

“Enquiries are ongoing and there is not believed to be a wider threat to the public.

“So far, we have arrested one man on suspicion of drug offences and he will be taken to Gablecross custody for questioning.

“Anyone with information who may have witnessed the incident should call police on 101 and quote log number 279 of today.”

Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel and get breaking news sent directly to your mobile – don’t forget to turn on notifications by clicking the bell icon.

Click a topic to read more stories like this:

Tags: SwindonSwindon town centreWiltshire Police

TOP STORIES

  • All
  • Wiltshire news
  • Wiltshire courts
Car overturns in dramatic crash as Swindon road partially blocked
Wiltshire news

Car overturns in dramatic crash as Swindon road partially blocked

byDaniel Jae Webb
25 June 2025 | 10.21am
0

...

Read moreDetails
Police closed M4 in Wiltshire as firefighters deal with car blaze

Police closed M4 in Wiltshire as firefighters deal with car blaze

19 June 2025 | 5.58pm
M4 delays after closure near Swindon due to ‘distressed person on bridge’

Second closure on M4 after traffic collision near Junction 16

19 June 2025 | 7.03pm
50 firefighters battle major blaze on Calne industrial estate

50 firefighters battle major blaze on Calne industrial estate

21 June 2025 | 1.50pm
Elderly man dies in car park of Chippenham Community Hospital

Elderly man dies in car park of Chippenham Community Hospital

23 June 2025 | 5.09pm
  • About us
  • Complaints
  • Contact us
  • Contributor terms
  • Privacy policy
Reporting reality.

All content © State Six News Limited, unless otherwise stated. All rights reserved. | Wiltshire 999s is a trading style of State Six News Limited. Company number: 16190242. | Registered company address: Suite A, 82 James Carter Road, Mildenhall, Suffolk, IP28 7DE.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • 999 News
  • Court News
  • West Country news
  • News near you
    • Swindon
    • Chippenham
    • Trowbridge
    • Find your area
  • Info & Help
    • Wiltshire Flood Warnings
    • Domestic abuse helplines
    • Mental health helplines
    • Court reporting
  • About & Contact
    • About us
    • Contact us
    • WhatsApp alerts
    • Contributor terms
    • Complaints
A TIP-OFF