A man has been airlifted to hospital with serious injuries following an assault on the Blackworth Industrial Estate in Highworth on Thursday morning (28 August).
Emergency services were called to the site at around 10.30am yesterday. A man in his 60s was treated at the scene before being flown to hospital. His condition has not yet been confirmed.
Wiltshire Police confirmed that a 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm, possession of an offensive weapon and criminal damage. A police cordon remains in place while investigations continue.
Detectives are appealing for witnesses who may have seen what happened, or anyone with dashcam footage from the area, to come forward.
Acting Detective Sergeant Dean said:
“This was a serious incident which has left a man with significant injuries. We are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the assault or has footage which could help our enquiries.”
Anyone with information should email 70253@wiltshire.police.uk, quoting log number 54250117824. Alternatively, details can be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
