A 17-year-old from Swindon has admitted to stabbing another teenager in Royal Wootton Bassett during a violent altercation earlier this summer.
The incident occurred on the evening of June 3, when two victims encountered three male teenagers, known to them, in the New Road area. A confrontation ensued, resulting in a 16-year-old boy being stabbed in the back. The wound required seven stitches.
All three individuals are scheduled to be sentenced on September 18.
Detective Constable Chris Hemns of Wiltshire Police condemned the violence, emphasizing the detrimental effects of knife crime in the community: “There can be no place for incidents like this in Wiltshire. The impact of knife crime on our communities can’t be underestimated, and it is a Force priority to target those who are carrying knives.”
He urged young people to reconsider carrying knives, whether for protection or aggression, stressing the lifelong consequences of such actions. Hemns added that addressing knife crime will require a collaborative effort between police, partners, and parents to educate the youth on the dangers of carrying weapons.
For more information and advice on how to stop knife crime, visit Wiltshire Police’s website at: Stop Knife Crime | Wiltshire Police.
