Man With Serious Neck Injury Found After Afternoon Brawl in Swindon
Police rushed to The Parade just after 3pm today (24/07) following reports of a disturbance.
Officers found a man in his 30s suffering a serious neck injury. He was quickly taken to hospital, though his condition isn’t life-threatening.
Quick Arrest Made in Busy Town Centre
After a rapid search, cops detained a 30-year-old local man on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. He’s now held at Gablecross Police Station.
“I know this incident will have caused concern amongst the local community, particularly given that it occurred during a busy Sunday afternoon in the town centre,” said Detective Inspector Rachel Hardy of Swindon CID. “I am pleased to report that we made an arrest quickly and have a suspect in custody.”
Police Urge Witnesses to Come Forward
Detectives are still investigating and want anyone who saw what happened to get in touch.
- Call Swindon CID on 101, quoting log 212 from 24/07
- Or ring CrimeStoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111
