Teen charged over stabbing in Marlborough and attack in Bassett

UPDATE: Bassett youth appears in court over stabbing and serious assault


A 17-year-old boy has been arrested and charged following a stabbing in Marlborough.

The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with two counts of grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a bladed article.

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They are in relation to a stabbing in Marlborough on 7 November and a serious assault in Royal Wootton Bassett on 7 September.

He has been remanded into custody and is due to appear in Swindon Magistrates’ Court this morning (Monday).

Local Inspector Ben Huggins said: “We appreciate the community concern that the incident in Marlborough has caused and officers have been working tirelessly to pursue multiple lines of enquiry since.

“I can confirm that in the early hours of this morning we arrested a 17-year-old boy in connection with it and he has since been charged and remanded into custody.

“Thank you to the local community for your patience and support while we dealt with this incident.”

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