Arrests after teenager chased by machete group

By Barrie Hudson - 1 July 2021

Crime

Swindon Police have arrested two people after an incident in which a teenager was chased by offenders wearing balaclavas and reportedly carrying machetes.

It happened in Walcot on Monday, 28 June.

A man aged 20 and a boy aged 15 have been arrested on suspicion of affray and criminal damage and are 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.”

Anyone who witnessed the incident, which took place in Maitland Road is asked to call on 101, quoting log 54210062174.

Alternatively, they can report information anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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