A MAN was left with a hand injury after an incident in Walcot this morning.
Wiltshire Police posted on Facebook to say officers had been called to east Swindon to deal with a disorder at around 11.15am.
A 17-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the incident and has been detained by police.
Police tape cordons off two sections of Buckhurst field in Walcot after a teenager suffered a hand injury in what neighbours say was a stabbing. pic.twitter.com/6XjQJHhsR8
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A post on the Swindon Police Facebook page read: "Officers are currently dealing with an incident in the Walcot area of Swindon.
"We were called at around 11.15am today following reports of a disorder.
"At this stage we are aware of one man who has suffered a hand injury and paramedics are currently at the scene.
"Our investigation is at a very early stage, and people living locally are likely to see an increased police presence while we continue our enquiries.
"If you witnessed anything and can assist, please call 101 quoting log 104 of September 16."
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