Several people have been arrested and more than 100 focused patrols conducted in the first week of an enhanced police presence in Swindon aimed at addressing knife crime and youth and gang-related violence

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Grace Turner

Published: 4:37 pm May 5, 2023

Updated: 10:29 am October 8, 2025

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In the next few weeks, officers from teams across the Force are performing increased high-visibility patrols in targeted areas in Swindon, as well as bail and closure order checks.

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This is in response to an escalation of violent incidents involving weapons and knives in Swindon in recent weeks.

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