Two more arrested in connection with Clifton Street disorder

Two further people have been arrested in connection with the disorder in Clifton Street, Swindon, over the weekend.

Enquiries continued throughout yesterday (Sunday 4 November 2018), with armed officers deployed to assist with arrest attempts.

A 24-year-old man, from Swindon, was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and possession with intent to supply Class A drugs.

Another 24-year-old man, also from Swindon, was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent.

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They are both currently in custody at Gablecross Police Station.

A large quantity of drugs have also been seized from an address in the town centre.

Officers are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the incident on Saturday night.

We were called to the scene in Clifton Street, Kingshill, at around 7.45pm on Saturday (3 November 2018) to a crash involving a black BMW and a black Mercedes.

The occupants of the two vehicles were then involved in a disorder, which resulted in three people being injured. All three were treated at hospital, although their conditions are not life-threatening.

The 20-year-old man arrested on Saturday night has been released under investigation while our enquiries continue.

Det Insp Paul Hacker, from Swindon CID, said: “This is a complex investigation involving a large number of people involved in a disorder, as well as a number of witnesses who are continuing to help us piece together exactly what happened on Saturday night.

“I want to reassure the public that we are making progress and our investigation is continuing.

“Please don’t be alarmed if you continue to see a police presence in some parts of Swindon, we will be carrying out extra patrols to provide some reassurance for the community.”

Anyone with information, including anyone who may have CCTV or dash cam footage of the incident, is urged to call Swindon CID on 101, quoting crime reference 54180104357. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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