A GP surgery in Bradford-on-Avon was forced to close temporarily after a man caused damage and assaulted an emergency worker, prompting police intervention.
On Tuesday, March 17, just after 6pm, police responded to reports of criminal damage and an assault at Bradford on Avon Health Centre, which houses both the surgery and pharmacy. Aaron Dean James, 37, a local resident, has since admitted guilt to multiple charges including affray, two counts of assault by beating, assault of an emergency worker, criminal damage, and trespass on a railway.
The incident led to the surgery’s closure on Wednesday, March 18, with all face-to-face appointments moved to telephone consultations until the facility could safely reopen. A statement from the practice informed patients of the disruption and confirmed the intention to resume normal services on Thursday.
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Wiltshire Police confirmed James is currently in custody and is scheduled for sentencing at Salisbury Crown Court on April 17. Authorities have asked anyone with information related to the incident to contact them using the crime reference number 54260032385.