Police received a call shortly after 3 p.m. today (24/07) regarding a disturbance in The Parade.

When emergency personnel arrived, they discovered a man in his 30s with a serious neck injury. He was taken to the hospital, but his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

Officers conducted a thorough search of the surrounding area and arrested a 30-year-old local man on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. He is currently detained 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.”

“Our investigations are ongoing, and we would like to encourage anyone who witnessed the incident and has not yet spoken to police to please contact us.”

Anyone with information should contact Swindon CID on 101 and reference log 212 from today (24/07). You can also call CrimeStoppers anonymously at 0800 555111.