Police appeal after knife arrest in Salisbury

Tuesday, 8 March 2022 00:00

Wiltshire Police are appealing for witnesses following an altercation between two juveniles in Salisbury city centre on Friday (4th March 2022).

According to the police, the males were seen arguing outside Tesco in Castle Street at about 1.20pm on Friday.

They both continued into St Thomas Square where one of them is thought to have attacked the other with a blade, causing minor injuries.

A spokesperson said, "We have arrested an 18-year-old man on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm and a 15-year-old boy on suspicion of grievous bodily harm."

Anyone who may have seen what took place is asked to call the police on 101 quoting log 149 and Friday's date (4th March 2022).

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