Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Royal Wootton Bassett on Friday evening (24th July).
At approximately 11.40pm, a a 25 year old man suffered a slash wound to his chest in an incident on the High Street and was subsequently taken to hospital for treatment.
It is believed that a weapon was used during the assault.
DS Scott Anger from Swindon CID said: “We are aware that there were a number of people in the area at the time of the assault so I would appeal directly to them to come forward and speak to us.
“This was a nasty assault which could have had more serious consequences.
“I would also appeal to anyone who was driving through the town last night at the time of the disorder to check your dash cam footage and contact us if you have anything which could assist with our enquiries.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact 101 and quote crime reference number 54200073326.
