A man was seriously injured during a late-night assault on Melksham High Street in the early hours of Saturday, October 18. Wiltshire Police responded to the incident shortly after midnight and have launched an immediate investigation.
While the victim sustained injuries, authorities have confirmed that they are not believed to be life-threatening or permanently disabling. A large cordon was established at the scene to allow specialist teams, including the Crime Scene Investigation unit and the Criminal Investigation Department, to conduct thorough enquiries. This cordon has since been lifted.
Detectives are now appealing for witnesses to come forward. Anyone who saw the assault or possesses dashcam or CCTV footage covering Melksham High Street during that time is urged to contact Wiltshire Police on 101, quoting crime reference number 54250138927.