A teenager has been charged following an incident in Penhill at the weekend when a police car was surrounded and obstructed and eggs were thrown at the vehicle.
The incident, which occurred in Ramsbury Avenue on Sunday, October 18, at around 6.30pm, was one of several over the course of the weekend and recent weeks where officers have been targeted.
Corey-Jay Adams, 18, of Erlestoke Way, Penhill, has now been charged on suspicion of criminal damage, willfully obstructing the highway, use of threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour to cause harassment, alarm or distress and careless cycling.
He has been released on conditional bail to appear before Swindon Magistrates Court on Wednesday, December 16.
Meanwhile, a 12-year-old was arrested on suspicion of willfully obstructing the highway and careless cycling. The 12-year-old has been released under investigation pending further enquiries.
Neighbourhood Inspector for Stratton, Central Swindon, North and West Swindon, Carly Nesbitt said: “These arrests show that we as a Force are not going to tolerate any form of intimidation tactics towards our officers.
“Our officers wear body cameras that help us identify individuals and deal with these offences swiftly.
“This shows that incidents like this towards the police who are trying to protect the communities they serve will be met with a robust response, irrespective of age.
“I’d continue to urge members of the public to report their concerns in their neighbourhood so the appropriate action can be taken. Call 101 or 999 if a crime is in progress.”
