Two teenagers arrested in connection with Swindon stabbing

Two teenagers were injured.

Author: Harry LongPublished 26th Jul 2023

Two people have been arrested in connection with a stabbing in Swindon on Monday evening.

A 13-year-old boy suffered knife wounds following an assault on a cycle path between Westmead Industrial Estate and Shaw Forest Park just before 6pm.

A 16-year-old boy also suffered facial injuries after being hit.

They were both treated in hospital and have since been discharged.

A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of ABH and GBH with intent, while another teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent and both remain in custody for questioning.

Officers continue to appeal for witnesses, or anyone with information, to get in touch.

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