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Teen arrested after alleged weapon attack at Swindon Halloween party
By Swindon Now Editorial Team · Published
Police have launched an investigation following a violent incident at a house party on Blunsdon Road which resulted in a teenage boy being arrested.
A 17-year-old boy from Swindon has been arrested following reports of a violent disorder at a house party on Halloween night. Wiltshire Police were called to Blunsdon Road at approximately 8pm on October 31 following reports of a disturbance at the property.
Officers arrived to find that a weapon had allegedly been used during the incident. The teenager was taken into custody on suspicion of several offences, including grievous bodily harm with intent, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, and possession of a Class B drug.
The arrested youth also faces allegations of assault by beating of an emergency worker and the use of threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour intended to cause harassment, alarm or distress. Following questioning, the boy has been released on police bail while the investigation continues.
Residents reported a significant police presence on Blunsdon Road throughout the evening, with officers closing the road to traffic near the Wicks Close roundabout. Eyewitnesses described vehicles being turned away from the area while the emergency response was underway.
Wiltshire Police have confirmed that enquiries are ongoing and that residents may notice an increased number of officers in the vicinity as the force continues its investigation and offers support to the local community. Detectives are now urging anyone who witnessed the incident or who may have captured relevant footage to come forward.
Police are specifically asking for members of the public to check their doorbell cameras, CCTV systems, or mobile phone recordings for any evidence that might assist the case. Anyone with information is asked to contact Wiltshire Police on 101, quoting the reference number 54260131314.
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