THUGS are on the run after running around a Swindon pub armed with machetes.

An investigation has been launched by Wiltshire Police following the incident, which saw four men enter the Crumpled Horn pub in Eldene at 8.30pm on March 10, two of which were armed with bladed weapons. 

Police said that these four unidentified males ran around the venue, but did not hurt anyone. 

A spokesperson said: "Nobody was injured during the incident but we are keen to speak to the males pictured in connection with the incident.

Swindon Advertiser: CCTV images released by Wiltshire Police after four males, two of which were carrying machetes, run around the Crumpled Horn pub in Eldene, SwindonCCTV images released by Wiltshire Police after four males, two of which were carrying machetes, run around the Crumpled Horn pub in Eldene, Swindon (Image: Wiltshire Police)

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"The first male is described as wearing a halftoned dark-coloured bomber jacket, dark jeans, light-coloured shoes, with a balaclava on and wearing gloves.

"The second male was wearing a black windbreaker coat, dark trousers, dark shoes with white laces and a black balaclava.

"Both of these two men were carrying machetes.

"The third male was wearing a dark puffer jacket, dark trousers, gloves, black shoes and a balaclava with a reflective logo.

"The fourth male was wearing a grey-coloured puffer jacket, black joggers with a white line down the side and dark trainers. He was carrying a backpack.

"The males ran away down the cycle path towards Shaftesbury Lake following the incident."

Anyone with information has been urged to call 101 and quote crime reference number 54230026367.