60-year-old man airlifted to hospital after being assaulted in Highworth

A 40-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm, possession of an offensive weapon and criminal damage.

Author: Ellie RobsonPublished 28th Aug 2025

At about 10.30am, a man in his 60s was airlifted to hospital to be treated for serious injuries on the Blackworth Industrial Estate in Highworth, near Swindon on Thursday morning (28 August).

Officers responding to a reported assault have arrested a 40-year-old man on suspicion of grievous bodily harm, possession of an offensive weapon and criminal damage.

Wiltshire police are appealing for witnesses, or anyone who may have dash cam footage.

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