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15th November 2024
Wiltshire farm owners have been left “terrified” following a traumatic incident that saw several suspects in vehicles surrounding them, ramming their car and shooting out its windows with catapults.
The incident happened on Springbottom Farm in Wilsford in the early hours of Sunday morning, 10th November.
The farm owners said that they first heard engines revving and shouting, which was followed by “some lights”.
“Thinking whoever was out there was on The Down hare coursing, we headed to the field opposite to observe and report to the police.
“But… suddenly we were surrounded by about half a dozen vehicles. We were rammed at least twice, the windows were shot out with ball bearings, and there are ball bearing strikes round the passenger window. Terrifying.
“The Hilux is a write off, and we nearly were too. I’m no legal expert, but it felt very much like attempted murder.”
‘Huge amount of community concern’
Yesterday, 14th November, Wiltshire Police have confirmed they arrested of a man in his 20s on suspicion of dangerous driving, affray and criminal damage.
He is currently in custody at Gablecross Police Station for questioning.
Inspector Andy Lemon, from Wiltshire’s Rural Crime team, said: “We appreciate the huge amount of community concern that this incident has caused, and we continue to take it extremely seriously.
“As part of our investigation, I can confirm that we have made an arrest, and he is currently in custody for questioning.
“We are aware a number of vehicles were involved, and we continue to appeal for anyone who may have seen or has CCTV footage of a number of 4×4 vehicles travelling through Amesbury, Wilsford and the Woodfords on Saturday night/Sunday morning to get in touch.
“We are also appealing for any dashcam footage of any 4×4 vehicles travelling along the A303 and M3 during the early hours of Sunday, 10th November.
“If you can help with our ongoing investigation, please call 101 quoting crime reference number 54240132617.”
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