Police are appealing for witnesses and CCTV or dash cam footage following a stabbing on Cranmore Avenue, Park South on Wednesday afternoon.
Police were called to Shaftesbury Avenue at around 3.30pm after reports that a 16-year-old boy had been stabbed in the arm by two unknown males.
His injuries are not thought to be life threatening and he remains in hospital for treatment.
A scene was put in place to allow for officers to conduct enquiries and has since been lifted.
A 16-year-old boy who was arrested soon after on suspicion of possession of a bladed article has been released on bail while police enquiries continue.
Officers believe two other males were involved and we are appealing for any witnesses to the incident to please come forward.
Police are also specifically looking for anyone who has CCTV or dash cam footage from Cranmore Avenue near to the junction of Farnborough Road to please get in touch with us.
Supt Phil Staynings said: “This is a concerning incident and the public will continued to see a heightened police presence in the area while officers continue with their enquiries.
“Cracking down on knife crime and deterring the carrying of bladed weapons is a key priority for Wiltshire Police and we are working incredibly hard to locate the two individuals believed to have been involved in this incident.
“Please feel free to approach any of our officers with any concerns you may have, and if you have any information that could help us with this incident then please get in touch.”
If you can help, please contact police on 101 quoting reference 54230019794.
Alternatively, call CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
