The Bradford-on-Avon Health Centre near Bath has reopened after a serious incident involving stolen medication and property damage forced its temporary closure. On Tuesday evening, March 17, Wiltshire Police responded to reports of criminal activity at the GP surgery.
Officers arrived shortly after 6pm at the health centre, where it was reported that a man had caused significant damage to the building and stolen medication from the pharmacy. The disruption resulted in the surgery closing its doors the following day, with face-to-face appointments converted to telephone consultations to minimize impact on patients.
A man in his 30s, local to Bradford on Avon, was arrested on numerous charges including six counts of common assault, criminal damage, affray, theft, and assaulting an emergency worker. Authorities continue to investigate and have encouraged anyone with additional information to contact Wiltshire Police with reference number 54260032385.
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The practice communicated with patients via Facebook, explaining the temporary closure and the shift to remote appointments on March 18. They confirmed their goal to resume normal operations on March 19 once repairs are completed.
Despite the disruption, the health centre staff remains committed to patient care and safety as they recover from this unprecedented event.