Man due in court in Swindon over various offences

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Author: Rebecca LomasPublished 8th Mar 2026

A man is due before Swindon magistrates today (8/3/26) charged with various offences including aggravated burglary.

23 year old Ashton Cobb from Islandsmead in Eldene's also accused of criminal damage, possessing an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear, sending communication threatening death or serious harm, making threats to kill and making threats with a bladed weapon.

It's over an incident in east Swindon on February the 28th.

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