Two men arrested after car driven at people in Swindon pub car park

Two men have been arrested following an incident in a Swindon pub car park.

A vehicle was driven at members of the public at the rear of The Merlin in Drove Road during a disorder at around 11.45pm on Saturday, 5 November.

One woman sustained an injury to her arm during the incident but thankfully it was not serious.

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A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent, possession of a class A drug and failing to provide a specimen for analysis.

A second man in his 30s has also been arrested on suspicion of drink driving, affray and possession of a class A drug.

Both men have been questioned and released on police bail whilst officers continue their investigation.

A spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said: “We are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed the incident.

If you can help, call 101 and quote crime reference number 54220116971. Alternatively, call CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

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