Two men arrested after knives seen in Swindon
Police were called around 3.20pm yesterday to Buckhurst Field in Walcot.
Two people have been arrested after two men were seen with knives in Swindon.
Police were called around 3.20pm yesterday to Buckhurst Field in Walcot.
Two 19-year-old men were arrested on suspicion of possession of a bladed article and drugs offences - they remain in custody for questioning.
Local Policing Tasking Team Sgt Nathan Martin said: “We understand this is a concerning incident for the community and I’d like to thank the member of the public who reported seeing people carrying weapons.
“It is thanks to this kind of information that we are able to target those individuals who are carrying knives and swiftly take action against them.
“There is no place for knives or any kind of bladed weapons on our streets and we are determined to ensure that Swindon is a safe place for everyone.
“Please be reassured that we are continuing to conduct enquiries and there will be increased patrols in the local area while our officers build a full picture of the situation.”