Person assaulted after moped crash in Swindon

It happened just after 11pm on Sunday on Akers Way.

Author: Harry LongPublished 11th Jun 2024

A person's been assaulted after a moped crash in Swindon.

Police witnessed the collision, which happened just after 11pm on Sunday when a moped, carrying a rider and pillion passenger, crashed on a roundabout.

On seeing the police the two ran off into a wooded area. One suspect ran off along Akers Way, the other on Cheney Manor Road towards Pinehurst. The officers followed and one was assaulted before they got away.

Two large knives were located in the area, and were seized by officers.

Anyone with information is being urged to contact officers on 101.

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