Detectives investigating a stabbing on New Year’s Day have arrested five people in connection with the incident.

On Sunday, a 15-year-old boy was attacked on Ruxley Close, in Royal Wootton Bassett.

The teenager was taken to hospital with stab wounds but is said that the injuries are not life-threatening. He remains in hospital undergoing treatment.

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Four teenage boys have been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder.

Police have also confirmed that a 23-year-old woman has been taken into custody for allegedly assisting an offender.

All the suspects remain in police custody where they are being questioned.

Officers are currently carrying out enquiries in the area and people living locally are likely to notice an increased police presence.

Wiltshire Police is appealing for any witnesses who may have seen what happened or has CCTV or doorbell footage.

Anyone who has information in relation to this incident is being asked to contact Wiltshire Police on 101 and quote crime reference number 54230000185.

It is the latest in a series of violent incidents involving teenagers in the Swindon area.

Last month, an 18-year-old man was killed in the Haydon area of Swindon.

Owen Dunn was stabbed to death in an incident on Sunday, December 4.

Police have charged a 14-year-old boy with his murder.