Third teen arrested following Freshbrook stabbing incident
Police continue investigation after a man in his 20s sustained an arm injury during the disorder
Last updated 29th Dec 2025
Police have arrested a third teenager in connection with a disturbance in the Freshbrook area of Swindon, which left a man injured.
Officers were called to Freshbrook Village Centre at approximately 9:20 pm on 28 December following reports of a stabbing. When police arrived, those involved had already fled the scene.
A man in his 20s was later located with a cut to his arm and was taken to hospital for treatment.
A 17-year-old boy has now been arrested on suspicion of affray. Two other teenagers—a 17-year-old and a 16-year-old—had previously been taken into custody on the same suspicion. All three remain in custody for questioning.
Anyone with information regarding the event is urged to come forward in order to support police with their investigation.