A further arrest has been made after a teenager was chased by offenders wearing balaclavas and reportedly carrying machetes.
A Swindon Police spokesperson said: "We have now arrested a third person in relation to this incident. A 16 year old male has been arrested on suspicion of affray and criminal damage."
A boy aged 15 and a man aged 20 had earlier been arrested on suspicion of affray and criminal damage, and are currently in police custody.
Temporary Det Insp Matthew Smith from Wiltshire Police’s Operation AGER said: “This concerning incident took place during the middle of the day when many people are likely to have seen what took place. If you did witness this, it is important that you get in touch.”
It happened in Maitland Road at 1.15pm on Monday, 28 June, and witnesses and others with information are asked to call the police on 101, quoting log 54210062174.
Alternatively, they can report information anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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