Swindon and Wiltshire to receive £4.5m for victims of serious violence
There have been a number of stabbings in Swindon in recent months
Last updated 28th Jun 2023
More than £4.5m is being spent in Wiltshire this year to support victims of serious violence and reduce reoffending.
The money is coming from Wiltshire’s Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner and the government.
It follows a number of stabbings in Swindon over the past few months.
Wiltshire PCC Philip Wilkinson said: “It is really important the public understand why my office commissions the services it does and the vital support these funded services are delivering across the broad spectrum of the criminal justice system in order that Wiltshire Police can concentrate on policing, fighting crime, and making Wiltshire Safer.
“My office commissions services which help and support victims, contribute to community safety, as well as co-ordinating services which will help aid the reduction of serious violence in our communities and work hand-in-glove with Wiltshire Police.
“All of these elements are key in delivering the priorities within my police and crime plan and are often a by-product of policing and the criminal justice system, like victims support and rehabilitation services, but are not, and should not, be provided by Wiltshire Police.”