A large-scale police operation after a gunpoint robbery in Swindon town centre has led to two arrests. 

Armed police officers and a helicopter were called out to search for suspects after a group of youths approached a man close to Clarence House shortly after 3pm on Friday. 

The youths attempted to rob the man and are alleged to have threatened him with a suspected firearm. 

They then fled the scene and the victim was uninjured.

A 16-year-old boy was arrested a short time later in connection with this incident. He has subsequently been released on bail pending further enquiries.

A second 16-year-old boy was arrested on Saturday morning and remains in custody.

After the alleged incident took place, witnesses reported a large police presence at Mannington Rec in Rodbourne, with armed police and search dog units searching the park area. 

A Wiltshire Police spokesperson said: "Our enquiries are progressing in relation to this incident, including the execution of warrants in Swindon this morning to identify those responsible.

"We would like to reassure our communities in Swindon that there is nothing to suggest any wider risk to the public."

Anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to call 101 and quote crime reference number 54220097991.