A teenager has been arrested following a robbery at the West Swindon District Centre. The...

Published: 10:30 am October 28, 2023
Updated: 10:54 am October 8, 2025
Teenager Arrested Following Robbery In West Swindon
A teenager has been arrested following a robbery at the West Swindon District Centre.
The incident happened at approximately 3.30pm on October 26.
A 15-year-old boy was approached by a group of teenagers who he did not know near to the football pitch at the rear of the Link Centre.
The group demanded he hand over his bike. The victim feared the group may be violent and handed the bike over.
Enquiries have been ongoing and a 13-year-old boy from Swindon has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and possession with intent to supply class B drugs.
He has since been released on conditional bail while enquiries continue.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or anyone who may have further information in relation to the incident should call 101 and quote crime reference number 54230113539.
Alternatively, call CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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