Wiltshire Crime News

Man charged with murder following RTC near Royal Wootton Bassett

A man has been charged with murder following an RTC near Royal Wootton Bassett. The collision occurred at around 6.05pm on June 30 on the B4696 between Brinkworth Road and Lydiard Plain, and involved an orange Peugeot 10

Police report · 5 Jul 2026, 23:25

Created: 5 Jul 2026, 23:25 Last updated: 5 Jul 2026, 23:51

Greater Manchester, Wiltshire Wiltshire Police

Cyclist Dies in Wilton Collision with Van on July 4

A cyclist in his 20s from Salisbury has died after colliding with a van in Wilton on July 4. Authorities continue to investigate the incident. Read the full police update, source details and public appeal context.

Police report · 5 Jul 2026, 23:12

Created: 5 Jul 2026, 23:12 Last updated: 6 Jul 2026, 00:40

Police Seek Dash Cam Footage After Fatal Collision Near Royal Wootton Bassett

A woman in her 70s died following a head-on collision near Royal Wootton Bassett. Police urge witnesses with dash cam footage to come forward. Read the full police update, source details and public appeal context.

Police report · 5 Jul 2026, 23:12

Created: 5 Jul 2026, 23:12 Last updated: 6 Jul 2026, 00:39

Two Released Following Gorse Hill Shooting Investigation in Swindon

Two individuals arrested after the June 19 Gorse Hill shooting in Swindon have been released without further action, while others remain under investigation. Read the full police update, source details and public appeal.

Police report · 5 Jul 2026, 23:12

Created: 5 Jul 2026, 23:12 Last updated: 6 Jul 2026, 00:39

Man Charged with Causing Death by Dangerous Driving in Swindon

Nuno Spinola has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving after a collision in Swindon on June 17, 2024, resulted in the death of pedestrian Jonathan Neilan. Read the full police update, source details and.

Created: 5 Jul 2026, 23:11 Last updated: 6 Jul 2026, 00:39

Avon and Somerset, Greater Manchester, Wiltshire Wiltshire Police

Man Sentenced to Life for Easterton Murder After 2024 Trial

Antony Hiller was sentenced to life imprisonment for the 2024 murder of Raymond Groves in Easterton, following a detailed investigation and 11-week trial. Read the full police update, source details and public appeal.

Created: 5 Jul 2026, 23:11 Last updated: 6 Jul 2026, 00:39

Police Investigate Serious GBH Near County Ground, Swindon

Detectives are looking into a serious assault on a man in his 60s near Swindon's County Ground on July 3. Authorities seek witnesses with information. Read the full police update, source details and public appeal.

Created: 5 Jul 2026, 23:11 Last updated: 6 Jul 2026, 00:39

Greater Manchester, Wiltshire Wiltshire Police

Tidworth Property Closed to Curb Drug Use and Anti-Social Behaviour

A property in Tidworth has been closed for three months due to repeated drug-related incidents and anti-social behaviour, aiming to improve local safety. Read the full police update, source details and public appeal.

Created: 5 Jul 2026, 23:11 Last updated: 6 Jul 2026, 00:39

Murder Investigation Launched After Fatal Crash on B4696 Near Royal Wootton Bassett

A fatal collision on the B4696 near Royal Wootton Bassett on June 30 is now being treated as a murder investigation. A 70-year-old woman died at the scene. Read the full police update, source details and public appeal.

Police report · 1 Jul 2026, 11:07

Created: 1 Jul 2026, 11:07 Last updated: 6 Jul 2026, 01:43

Avon and Somerset, British Transport Police, Devon and Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire Avon and Somerset Police

South West police forces unite for a week of action against drugs | Avon and Somerset Police

Posted on 1 July 2026, at 11:06 in Campaigns Last week, police from across the South West once again joined forces on a coordinated crackdown on drug-related criminality, achieving significant results in tackling supply,

Police report · 16 Jun 2026, 11:20

Created: 16 Jun 2026, 11:20 Last updated: 6 Jul 2026, 01:44

Avon and Somerset, Devon and Cornwall, Dorset, Gloucestershire, National, Sussex, Wiltshire Avon and Somerset Police

Movement of stolen machinery targeted in rural crime crackdown | Avon and Somerset Police

Posted on 16 June 2026, at 11:20 in Campaigns Police forces from across the region conducted a day of action targeting rural crime in Somerset. Officers from Avon and Somerset Police joined forces with colleagues from De

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Police report · 8 Jun 2026, 11:48

Created: 8 Jun 2026, 11:48 Last updated: 6 Jul 2026, 01:45

Avon and Somerset, Wiltshire Avon and Somerset Police

Man charged after taxi driver racially abused and assaulted in Weston-super-Mare | Avon and Somerset Police

Posted on 8 June 2026, at 11:46 in In Court A 22-year-old man has been charged following an incident in which a taxi driver was assaulted and racially abused in Weston-super-Mare. The incident happened in Clevedon Road a