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A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing in Devizes today.
Officers were called to the Estcourt Street area shortly after 12.30pm following reports of a disorder.
One man in his 20s was flown to Southmead Hospital by air ambulance. His is believed to be stable at this time.
A man in his 20s was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, possession of a bladed article and assault on an emergency worker. He is currently in custody for questioning.
Det Insp Gareth Kitchener said: “Whilst enquiries are ongoing to establish the exact location of this incident, we are aware that both the suspect and victim were seen running within the location near to Kwik-Fit and onto Sidmouth Street immediately after. We received multiple calls from members of the public in relation to the incident and would urge any further witnesses who have not already contacted police to get in touch immediately.
“We understand that this incident will have caused concern within the community, especially given it happened in broad daylight on a Saturday afternoon. We’d like to reassure residents that we have swiftly made one arrest and we do not believe there to be a wider risk to the public at this time.
“We’d like to thank the local community for assisting with our enquiries so far.”
Anyone with further information should call 101 and quote log number 150 of Saturday June 29. Alternatively, call CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.