Police are appealing for witnesses after a man and woman were assaulted in New Bridge Square, near to the Octagon Restaurant.
The incident happened at approximately 7pm on Saturday July 9th and started with a a verbal altercation taking place before the two victims, both aged in their 30s, were assaulted.
A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of ABH and released on bail pending further enquiries.
PC Katey Baker said: “This assault happened in a busy area of Swindon where foot traffic is normally very high. I would really like to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time who saw the assault, or anyone who may have seen or heard anything suspicious in or around the area. We take reports of this nature seriously, and one man has been arrested in connection with the incident.”
If you can help, please call 101 and quote crime reference number 54220071788.
Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
