Two teenage boys have been arrested by armed police following a stabbing on New Year’s Day.
Firearms officers, police dogs and a helicopter attended an address off Stokesay Drive in Toothill, Swindon, in the early hours of this morning (Tuesday).
Following a presence in the area for approximately two hours, officers arrested a 14-year-old boy. Another 14-year-old boy was also arrested several hours earlier, on Monday evening (2 January).
One of the boys remains in custody in Swindon while the other has been released on bail.
Both arrests relate to the stabbing of a 15-year-old boy in the New Road Park area of Royal Wootton Bassett on New Year’s Day (1 January).
The wounded boy was taken to hospital before being arrested after his discharge.
He and three other teenage boys – two 14-year-olds and a 16-year-old – were arrested on suspicion of violent disorder. They have all been bailed while our enquiries continue.
A 23-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and has been bailed.
A/DS Natalie Stride of Swindon CID said: “We understand that this is an incredibly concerning incident for the local community and we are taking it very seriously.
“There is no place for incidents of this kind within our community and I know those living in Royal Wootton Bassett will be upset by the ages of those thought to be involved.
“We would like to reassure residents that we are conducting a robust investigation and you will continue to see an increased police presence in Royal Wootton Bassett while we continue to conduct our enquiries.”
Anyone with information is encouraged to call 101 quoting reference 54230000201.
