Witness appeal following arrest relating to Old Town incident

Wiltshire Police are appealing for information regarding an incident which occurred in Old Town, Swindon this week.

At approximately 6.20pm on July 28, a verbal altercation took place between the driver of a black Toyota Corolla estate and a pedal cyclist in the Wood Street area at the junction with Devizes Road.

Following this, the driver attempted to drive off which resulted in the cyclist ending up on the bonnet of the vehicle.

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The cyclist – a man in his 30s – was checked over at the scene by an ambulance crew and fortunately did not suffer serious injury but was very shaken up.

Police are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed the incident.

A man in his 50s from Swindon has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and has been released under investigation while our enquiries continue.

If you can help, please call them on 101 and quote crime reference number 54200074604.

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