Man arrested after medication allegedly stolen from Bradford on Avon GP surgery
Police were called to Bradford on Avon Health Centre just after 6pm yesterday (March 17)
Last updated 18th Mar 2026
A man has been arrested after an incident at a GP surgery in Wiltshire.
Police were called to Bradford on Avon Health Centre just after 6pm yesterday (March 17) after reports that a man had caused damage to the surgery and pharmacy and stolen medication.
A man in his 30s from Bradford on Avon has been arrested on suspicion of six counts of common assault, criminal damage, affray, theft and assault of an emergency worker.
He remains in Melksham custody for questioning.
The surgery has been closed today following the incident and face to face appointments moved to over the telephone.
The Bradford on Avon Health Partnership said in a statement on social media that they hope to reopen the surgery tomorrow (March 19) and patients with appointments had been contacted.
The Bath and North East Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire Integrated Care Board said it is working to support the health centre and ensure services continue with minimal disruption.
Anyone with information related to the incident is being encouraged to contact police by call 101 and quote crime reference number 54260032385.