Officers investigating an incident in Curtis Street, Swindon, earlier this month, have now charged three people.
The incident happened at approximately 7.15pm on March 5 – a man in his 50s was attacked by a group of individuals using a machete.
He sustained injuries to his hand during the incident.
Three boys, aged, 15, 16 and 17 and all from Swindon, who were arrested in connection with the incident have now been charged with possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.
They have all been released on bail and are due to appear at Swindon Youth Court on April 28.
