Three teenagers have been arrested in Trowbridge after police were called to a suspected disorder in the town centre.
The incident took place at approximately 1.30pm on Thursday, July 3, when police arrived in Fore Street in Trowbridge following what witnesses describe as a “dispute”.
Multiple armed police were seen in the town centre near Santander, offering assistance to other officers.
Photos taken at the scene show several people being detained.
Wiltshire Police has now confirmed that three teenage girls were arrested at the scene.
“A 16-year-old girl, who can’t be named for legal reasons, has been charged with S4A public order and assault of an emergency worker.
“She has been bailed to appear before youth court on August 1."
S4A of the Public Order Act 1986 relates to intentional harassment, arrest or distress.
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The spokesperson added: “Two other girls, aged 15 and 14, were arrested on suspicion of suspicion of S4A public order have been bailed.”
Officers have confirmed that the armed police seen at the incident had not been deployed specifically for this alleged disorder, and simply happened to be nearby.
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