Three teenagers arrested after 14 year-old boy seriously injured in Swindon stabbing
it happened just before 4.30pm on Saturday near the Link Centre
Last updated 6th Dec 2022
Three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of GBH after a stabbing in Swindon.
The 14 year-old victim was seriously injured in the incident, which happened just before 4.30pm on Saturday near the Link Centre in west Swindon.
He remains in hospital with potentially life-changing injuries.
The teenagers - two aged 14 and one aged 13 - have all been released on bail.
Wiltshire Police say tackling knife crime is a priority for them and they are committed to reducing the number of stabbings in communities.
Swindon commander Superintendent Phil Staynings said: “We are acutely aware of the impact these crimes have on our communities and the ages of those involved are shocking.
“We are utilising every available resource within our organisation to tackle this issue – including our community officers, dedicated proactive staff and colleagues within our firearms unit.
“We are also fully engaged with our partners – including Swindon Borough Council to develop our approach to early intervention and dissuade children from criminality.
“We’ve made use of criminal and civil orders to manage threat and risk - we have successfully applied for closure orders, injunctions and criminal behaviour orders and these have had huge impact in reducing threat and risk locally.
“But, it is clear that we need to do more to combat this issue.”