There will be increased police patrols in Eldene, Swindon this weekend following the serious assault in the area on Tuesday.
The incident left a 17 year old boy in a serious, but stable condition in hospital where he currently remains.
An 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remain in custody.
A 19-year-old woman and a 48-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and have been released on bail.
Police enquiries into this matter are ongoing. Local people may be concerned following this which is why officers will maintain a visible presence throughout the area over the course of the weekend.
Detective Inspector Joe Saunders from Swindon CID said, “The nature of this attack has, understandably, caused considerable concern amongst the whole community in Eldene and we want to make sure they know they have our support by providing an increased presence.
“Our actions this week have been swift and with the help of the local community, we have made some important progress in our investigations.
“People in Eldene have been fantastic in their support so far and we would continue to urge anyone with information about the assault, no matter how small you think it is, to come forward and speak to us.”
Your call can be in confidence and will be treated anonymously if you would prefer.
If you have anything to tell police, call Swindon CID on 101, quoting crime reference 54210077891.
Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 where information can be left anonymously if preferred.
