Two arrested after road rage incident in Downton
They were both taken to custody for questioning.
Last updated 15th Oct 2020
Two men have been arrested following a incident of road rage in Downton yesterday (Wednesday 14th October).
Officers responded to a report of two people fighting in The Borough at around 5pm.
On arrival they found one of the men with significant bruising and swelling to his eye.
The injured man, who was in his 30s from the Downton area, was taken to hospital for treatment before going to custody after being arrested on suspicion of drink driving and affray.
A second man, in his 40s from Dorset, was arrested on suspicion of GBH.
Both were taken to Melksham custody for questioning.
The incident also caused big queues of traffic in the area.
CAN YOU HELP?
Police are now appealing for the public's help with their investigations.
They believe that there were a number of people in the area at the time who may have witnessed the fight take place.
Anyone who can help is being asked to call 101 and quote crime reference number 54200103489.
Alternatively, call Crimestopppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.