Royal Wootton Bassett stabbing victim arrested after hospital discharge

The victim of a stabbing in Royal Wootton Bassett on New Year’s Day has been arrested.

Wiltshire Police say the 15-year-old, who suffered knife wounds, was discharged from hospital and arrested today (2 January).

He remains in custody for questioning, held on suspicion of violent disorder.

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A 14-year-old boy and 15-year-old boy have since been released on bail pending further enquiries.

A 23-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has also been released on bail.

If you can help with detectives’ enquiries or saw what happened please contact police on 101 quoting reference number 54230000201. Alternatively, you can contact CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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