Police stopped a bus in Swindon town centre after concerns were raised over a woman’s safety.

Officers responded to concerns about a passenger on a Stagecoach bus in Corporation Street at around 3pm on Wednesday, November 6.

The woman involved was safeguarded by responding officers and no offences were found to have taken place during the incident.

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The bus was moved on by police shortly after being stopped.

A spokesperson for the force said: “We responded to a concern for someone's safety on a bus travelling through Swindon at 3pm on Wednesday, November 6.

“Officers attended to safeguard the woman involved.”

Stagecoach has been approached for comment.

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