Teenage boy arrested after reported disorder at Swindon house party

A 17-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of several offences following reports of disorder at a property in Blunsdon Road

Author: Poppi AndelinPublished 1st Nov 2026

A teenage boy has been arrested following reports of disorder at a house party in Swindon.

Wiltshire Police were called to Blunsdon Road at around 8pm on Saturday, 31 October, after receiving reports of an incident.

A 17-year-old boy from Swindon was subsequently arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, possession of a Class B drug, assault by beating of an emergency worker, and using threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress.

The teenager has since been released on police bail while officers continue their investigation.

Police have warned that residents may notice an increased police presence in the area as officers carry out further enquiries and provide reassurance to the local community.

Officers are urging anyone who witnessed the incident, or who may have relevant CCTV, mobile phone or doorbell footage, to come forward.

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