A MAN was stabbed in the arm by a group of youths in the town centre.  

The assault happened yesterday at around 7.30pm while the victim, in his 20s, was walking through The Parade and was assaulted by unknown offenders using what is believed to have been a knife.  

He suffered a serious cut to his arm and was taken to hospital by ambulance for treatment. 

A Wiltshire Police spokesman said: “We would like to hear from anyone who may have seen a group of youths on bicycles, all wearing dark clothing and face coverings, in this area of the town at this time.” 

Anyone with information should call Wiltshire Police on 101.