Teenager arrested after aggravated burglary in Ludgershall
The incident happened over the weekend
One teenager has been arrested after a group of people carried weapons and gained entry into a house in Ludgershall.
At around 5:15pm on Sunday evening (9th January), five or six people arrived at the rear of a house in Andover Road and shouted threats at one of the occupants.
They then gained entry via the back door, causing damage to one of the interior doors.
They then left the property down Fleming Close and dispersed towards the Recreation Ground.
It's believed some of the offenders were carrying weapons, such as a knife and a metal bar.
No one was injured.
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary, interviewed and released on conditional bail.
Detective Constable Myles Scott, from Salisbury CID, said:
“This was a very frightening incident for those involved and we have been carrying out detailed enquiries over recent days, including conducting house-to-house enquiries and viewing CCTV.
“Our initial assessment is that this is not believed to be a random incident, but has likely been committed by people known to the occupants of the house in some way.
“We have already made one arrest, but we do anticipate making further arrests as our enquiries develop. If you were one of the people involved, then my advice is to come forward now and tell us what happened.
“We are also appealing for people living locally who may have seen or heard something suspicious, to come forward and assist with our investigation.”
Anyone with information, including anyone who has private CCTV, video doorbell or car dash cam footage, should call Salisbury CID on 101, quoting crime reference 54220002622.
Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.