Violent "knife-wielding, half-naked" man arrested in Wiltshire
Officers responded to reports about a suspect who was naked from the waist down and carrying a blade in Malmesbury town centre at around 1pm today (Saturday, August 2).
It is understood that he had travelled on foot on Bristol Street and Bremilham Road and assaulted and threatened members of the public with the knife.
Officers swiftly attended the scene and arrested the man on Bristol Street. Paramedics provided him with medical treatment at the scene and he is currently in police custody.
There have been no reported serious injuries.
A heightened policing presence will remain in Malmesbury town centre while further enquiries are carried out.
Police are now appealing for witnesses and victims to come forward.
Detective Superintendent Angela Shipp said: 'We appreciate the significant amount of community concern that this incident will have caused, and we are treating it incredibly seriously.
'As it has taken place on a busy Saturday afternoon in the town centre, it is believed that there will be a number of witnesses and potentially more victims who we haven't yet spoken to.
'If you have witnessed the incident, or have been a victim of any offences, please contact us on 101 quoting log 141 of today's date.
'If you have any concerns then please don't hesitate to speak to one of our officers.'
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