A GP surgery in Bradford-on-Avon, near Bath, has reopened after a disruptive incident involving stolen medication and criminal damage forced its temporary closure. On the evening of Tuesday, March 17, Wiltshire Police were called to the Bradford on Avon Health Centre following reports that a man had caused damage to the building and stolen medication.
The disturbance led to the surgery closing on Wednesday, March 18, with all face-to-face appointments temporarily switched to telephone consultations. The practice informed patients of these changes and worked to reschedule as necessary. The surgery successfully reopened its doors the following day.
Police arrested a man in his 30s from Bradford-on-Avon on suspicion of six counts, including common assault, criminal damage, affray, theft, and assault on an emergency worker. A spokesperson for Wiltshire Police confirmed the arrest and encouraged anyone with additional information to contact them quoting crime reference number 54260032385.
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The practice expressed their commitment to patient care despite the disruption, emphasizing the safety and wellbeing of both patients and staff.