Five 14-year-old boys were arrested last night following a report of a burglary in progress at an airfield hangar in Thorney Park in Wroughton.
During the arrests police seized an imitation samurai sword.
All five youths were taken to custody at Gablecross for questioning with four released under investigation.
One of the youths who was arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary and criminal damage, remains in custody this morning.
Duty Insp Ben Huggins said: “Firstly we’d like to thank the member of the public who initially reported this incident to us while it was in progress – this quick thinking enabled us to be on scene quickly, contain the area, and locate and arrest five individuals. As part of our enquiries an imitation samurai sword was located and seized.
“We’d urge anyone with further information in relation to this incident to call us immediately.”
Call 101 and quote crime reference number 54220028365. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
