A 30-year-old man has been arrested following a serious assault in Swindon town centre yesterday afternoon which saw another man in his 30s left with a serious injury to his neck.
Police and the ambulance service were called to the Parade at around 3pm and upon arrival found the man with a serious injury to his neck. He has been taken to hospital, but his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Officers carried out a full search of the local area and have arrested a 30-year-old local man on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. He is currently in police custody at Gablecross Police Station.
Detective Inspector Rachel Hardy, from Swindon CID, said: “I know this incident will have caused concern amongst the local community, particularly given that it occurred during a busy Sunday afternoon in the town centre.
“I am pleased to report that we have made a swift arrest and now have a suspect in custody.
“Our enquiries are ongoing, and we would urge anyone who witnessed the incident and who has not yet spoken to police, to please make contact.”
Anyone with information is asked to call Swindon CID on 101, quoting log 212 of today (24/07).
Alternatively you can call CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
