Swindon man in custody after being charged with attempted murder

The man in his 30s is due before magistrates today after the stabbing of a victim in his 20s at a house in the Borough

Author: Oliver MorganPublished 7th Oct 2024

A man's due before magistrates today after being charged with attempted murder in Swindon.

It follows the stabbing of the victim in his 20s at a house in the early hours of Saturday morning.

The suspect, in his 30s and from the Borough, is currently in police custody.

Wiltshire Police said: "A Swindon man in his 30s has been charged with attempted murder.

"This follows an incident in which a man in his 20s was stabbed at a residential property in Swindon, in the early hours of Saturday (05/10).

"The victim has been treated at hospital for injuries which are not thought to be life threatening. There is no further risk to the general public.

"The suspect, who we are not naming due to safety concerns, is currently in police custody and is due to appear before magistrates on Monday.

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