Police helicopter circles area of Swindon as stabbing rumours spread

The police helicopter is currently circling an area of Swindon following an incident.

The National Police Air Service aircraft from Bristol started a search over the Walcot, Park North and Park South areas at around 5pm this evening (Friday, 9 September).

Several police vehicles have been spotted on the ground and appear to be patrolling in search of somebody.

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Numerous comments on Facebook, seen by Wiltshire 999s, suggest a person was stabbed near Buckhurst Playing Fields – but this has not yet been confirmed.

Wiltshire Police has been approached for comment.

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