Swindon town centre park sealed off by police as part of robbery investigation

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A number of police officers, armed with sticks, are searching though the undergrowth at around 2pm, with a Collie police dog – usually trained to sniff out weapons, drugs or money – involved.

The park is expected to be closed for the rest of today, according to PCSOs stationed outside.

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A spokesperson for Wiltshire Police commented: “Officers are carrying out enquiries as part of an investigation into a robbery and the park has been sealed off as part of this investigation during this time to allow some searching to take place.”

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