Residents in Pinehurst have reported a heavy police presence this evening with the helicopter also called upon so assist in the search for a suspect wanted for assault.
A Wiltshire Police spokesman said: “Residents may have been aware of a police presence in the Pinehurst area of Swindon this evening, including the deployment of the police helicopter.
“This is part of ongoing efforts to locate and arrest a suspect wanted in connection with an assault in the town last month.
“We want to reassure the public that that there is no risk to the wider community and they should not be unduly concerned.”
