Police appeal for witnesses following assault in Swindon town centre

Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses to an assault which occurred in Swindon town centre at the weekend.

At approximately 8.40pm on Sunday July 5th, a 23-year-old man was kicked and punched several times near to McDonalds and old Argos store in Canal Walk.

The assault went on for several minutes.

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Fortunately, the victim was not seriously injured.

Two men, aged 38 and 40, have been arrested in connection with the assault and released on conditional bail pending further enquiries.

Police believe there may have been two witnesses to the incident who also tried to intervene.

If you think this may have been you, or if you witnessed the assault take place, the police would really like to hear from you as you may be able to assist with their enquiries.

Please call 101 and quote crime reference number 54200065227.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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