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Two arrested ‘for having a firearm’ as police swarm Swindon estate

byDaniel Jae Webb
18 September 2023 • 4.55pm
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Two men have been arrested as police swarmed a Swindon housing estate.

Officers were called to an Edington Close, Toothill, over concerns about a firearm.

Two men, whose ages are unknown, were detained and arrested at the scene.

Wiltshire Police say they are being held in custody on suspicion of possession of a firearm.

“There are no injuries reported and there is no threat to the public”, a spokesperson added.


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