Man charged in connection with Pewsey stabbing

He's been remanded in custody

Author: Faye TryhornPublished 7th Oct 2022
Last updated 7th Oct 2022

A man's been charged in connection with a stabbing in Pewsey.

29 year old Damion Mark Powell from High Street, Ramsbury has been charged with section 18 GBH and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

He's been remanded in custody to appear at Salisbury Crown Court on November 9th.

It follows an incident in Olympian Road on Sunday 3rd October at around 9.30pm.

The victim, in his 50s, sustained an abdomen injury and remains in a critical condition in hospital.

Det Sgt Toni Nugent of Wiltshire Police said:

“We remain keen to speak with anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or was driving by at the time and may have dash cam footage of what happened.

“We’re extremely grateful to everybody who has come forward to us so far and helped us progress our investigation.

“The public’s assistance in times like this is absolutely vital and makes a huge difference.”

If you can help with any further information, you're asked to call 101, and quote reference number 54220104307.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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