A teenager has been arrested after a group of young people reportedly threatened a pedestrian in Penhill.
Police say that the youths approached a man who was walking between Durrington Walk and Hilmarton Avenue at around 7.30pm on Monday, June 17.
One of the teenagers then threatened the victim with a weapon.
Officers later arrested a 14-year-old boy on suspicion of affray and possession of a blade in a public place.
The suspect has since been released on bail.
Police are now appealing for witnesses to the incident and for members of the public to provide any information about the confrontation that could help their investigation.
A Wiltshire Police spokesperson said: "A teenage boy has been arrested for possession of a blade following an incident in Penhill.
"If you have information that could help our enquiries, or have CCTV or doorbell footage that could help us, please contact us on 101 quoting crime reference number 54240070996.
"Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online via the website https://crimestoppers-uk.org"
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