Wilton home's window smashed by catapulted ball bearing

Police are investigating the incident and asking for witnesses

Stock image of a window smashed with catapult shot
Author: Faye TryhornPublished 17th Mar 2024

A window of a home in Wilton has been smashed by what's thought to have been a ball bearing fired from a catapult.

Police are investigating an incident in West Street at around 9.30pm on Friday March 1st, and treating it as criminal damage.

Officers say they're carrying out house to house enquiries.

They also want to hear from any witnesses or those who might have information.

If you can help, you're asked to call Wiltshire Police on 101, quoting reference number 54240024687.

You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

It comes plans to introduce a local Public Spaces Protection Order |newtab), banning the use of projectiles like catapults, are moving forward.

If that comes into effect, it'll apply to Salisbury and the surrounding areas, including Wilton, with people who breach it facing fines of £100.

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