Two people have been bailed following an alleged assault in a flat in Swindon.

The attack happened in the early hours of November 23 at a flat in Moredon Park where a police cordon was later erected and forensics arrived.

Two suspects, a man in his 30s and a woman in her 40s, were arrested on suspicion of section 18 grievous bodily harm (GBH).

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Wiltshire Police has confirmed this afternoon (November 24) that the suspects have been released on bail.

The victim, a woman in her 30s, has also been discharged from hospital after she was treated for injuries thought not to be life-threatening.(Image: Marcus Blake)

A Wiltshire Police spokesperson said: “The two people arrested have been bailed. The victim has now been discharged from hospital."

The spokesperson previously said: “We have arrested two people following an assault inside a flat in Moredon Park, Swindon, in the early hours of this morning (23/11).

“A man in his 30s and a woman in her 40s were arrested on suspicion of section 18 grievous bodily harm.

“The victim, a woman in her 30s, suffered injuries which are not thought to be life-changing.

“A scene is currently in place to allow for enquiries to be conducted.”

Section 18 GBH is the most serious form of assault also called “wounding with intent”.

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