Man arrested following report of burglary in Old Town

A man was arrested following a report of a burglary in progress in Old Town, Swindon, yesterday (9/10).

Police were called at approximately 10.30am following reports that a window had been smashed at an address in Victoria Road and a man had been seen near the address. 

Officers attended and located a man inside. 

Damage had been caused inside the property estimated at around £4,000.

A man in his 30s was arrested on suspicion of burglary and taken to Gablecross for questioning. He has since been released under investigation while enquiries continue.

Anyone who witnessed any suspicious activity in the area should call 101 and quote crime reference number 54230106995.

Alternatively, call CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.