Teenager taken to hospital following stabbing in Swindon

A teenager has been taken to hospital in a life threatening condition following a stabbing in Swindon this evening. (8/6)

Officers were called to Meadowcroft Fields in Upper Stratton shortly after 8pm this evening following reports of a disorder involving a group of teenagers.

The victim, a 17-year-old boy, was treated on scene and then taken to hospital  by air ambulance.

Extensive area searches are currently ongoing and there is a heightened police presence in the area while enquiries are carried out.

Anyone who witnessed the incident should call 101 and quote log number 344 of June 8.

Alternatively, call CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. 

(This story has been amended to correct the victim's age.)