Detectives arrest four men as Swindon town centre stabbing victim fights for life

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Four men have been arrested following a stabbing in Swindon town centre.

A 34-year-old man suffered stab wounds to his back and his wrist and was taken to John Radcliffe Hospital after a disorder in Faringdon Road at around 6am.

Officers conducted extensive searches and enquiries at the scene immediately after the incident and a 30-year-old man, a 17-year-old man, a 24-year-old man and a 22-year-old man, all from Swindon, have been arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent. All four were taken to Gablecross custody where they remain.

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Faringdon road is now open following its closure this morning.

Anyone with information in relation to the incident or has dash cam footage from the area at the time is asked to call 101 and quote crime reference number 54200127372.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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