ARMED police in 'riot gear' raided a Rodbourne address this morning and arrested a suspected burglar. 

The 22-year-old was detained at Westbourne Court, opposite the Even Swindon Community Centre. 

Police confirmed he remains in police custody. 

One witness described seeing four police cars pulling up outside their home, with all of the police wearing riot gear. They added that the cars waited ten minutes and sped off towards the Community Centre. 

Another added that they saw an officer, also in riot gear, with some form of cutting tool he took from the boot of their vehicle and put back. 

Another person who witnessed the arrest described there being officers with guns present. 

A spokesperson for Wiltshire Police said: "Officers attended an address in Westbourne Court, Swindon this morning to execute an arrest warrant.

"A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary.

"He is currently in police custody."