Forensics are present at a flat where two people have been arrested following an alleged assault in the early hours of this morning.

The assault happened at a flat in Moredon Park, Swindon, early on November 23 with a man in his 30s and a woman in her 40s later arrested on suspicion of section 18 grievous bodily harm (GBH).

The suspects remain in custody, while the victim, a woman in her 30s, remains in hospital for treatment after suffering injuries which are not thought to be life-changing.(Image: Marcus Blake)

A scene is still in place while enquiries continue, with pictures shared with the Adver showing forensics teams, police officers and police vehicles.

Section 18 GBH is the most serious form of assault also called “wounding with intent”.

A Wiltshire Police spokesperson said: “We have arrested two people following an assault inside a flat in Moredon Park, Swindon, in the early hours of this morning (23/11).

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“A man in his 30s and a woman in her 40s were arrested on suspicion of section 18 grievous bodily harm and remain in custody for questioning.

“The victim, a woman in her 30s, suffered injuries which are not thought to be life-threatening and remains in hospital for treatment.

“A scene is currently in place to allow for enquiries to be conducted.”

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