Chippenham Police

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***UPDATE: The closure has now lifted following attendance by an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team. The suspected h...
06/06/2026

***UPDATE: The closure has now lifted following attendance by an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team. The suspected hand gr***de was removed from the scene. The cordon was lifted shortly before 6.30pm today (06/06).***

Please be aware that Monkton Park in Chippenham is currently closed following the discovery of a suspected hand gr***de.

The suspected munition was reported shortly after 4pm today (06/06) by a member of the public who was magnet fishing in the nearby River Avon.

Members of the public are advised to stay away from the area to allow a specialist disposal team to attend. The nearby Olympiad Leisure Centre is unaffected and remains open.

A woman in her 70s has been taken to hospital following a two-vehicle collision involving a marked police car on the A35...
03/06/2026

A woman in her 70s has been taken to hospital following a two-vehicle collision involving a marked police car on the A350 near Chippenham.

Officers were called at 12.05pm today (03/06) to the northbound carriageway between the Malmesbury Roundabout and the M4 following a collision between a police car and a black Mini Cooper.

The sole passenger travelling in the Mini Cooper was taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life threatening or life changing.

The driver of the Mini Cooper, a man in his 70s, was assessed by paramedics and discharged at the scene.

A police officer, who was the sole occupant of the police car, was also assessed by paramedics and discharged at the scene.

The police officer was responding to an incident at the time of the collision.

No arrests have been made.

The northbound carriageway of the A350 was closed to allow for investigation work to take place and has now reopened.

Due to the circumstances of the incident, a referral has been made to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).

Any witnesses to the collision or anyone who may have dash cam is asked to contact the Serious Collision Investigation Team on 01225 694597 quoting log number 129 of today’s date.

Alternatively, they can contact the team directly at [email protected].

A closure is currently in place on the A350 northbound between Chippenham and the M4 junction following a collision whic...
03/06/2026

A closure is currently in place on the A350 northbound between Chippenham and the M4 junction following a collision which occurred just after midday today.

Please avoid the area and seek an alternative route whilst the incident is cleared.

29/05/2026

Today we say a sad farewell to PCSO Barbara Young from her long-standing role within our town's Neighbourhood Policing Team. 👋🏼

There are few people in our community who, over the years, have not shared a conversation with Barbara. Whether on patrol, at community events, or simply walking the streets, Barbara has been a familiar and reassuring presence to residents and visitors alike.

Since 2004, she has been the one consistent member of the Neighbourhood Policing Team, demonstrating a level of dedication that is both rare and deeply valued. In that time, she has walked thousands of miles across our town, engaging with the community and providing that vital link between the public and the police.

Barbara’s policing journey began in 1998 when she joined Wiltshire Police as a Traffic Warden in Malmesbury. Her commitment and passion for community service led her to take the next step in her career, and in 2004 she arrived in our town having been successfully appointed as a Police Community Support Officer. From the outset, Barbara made the role her own, embedding herself firmly within the fabric of the local community.

Over the years, Barbara has truly become the “eyes and ears” of the community. Her approachable manner, local knowledge, and unwavering commitment have enabled her to build trusted relationships with residents, businesses, and partner agencies. She has played a key role in addressing local concerns, supporting vulnerable individuals, and contributing to the overall safety and wellbeing of the town.

Barbara has now made the difficult decision to retire from her PCSO role, allowing her to spend more well-deserved time with her family. While she will be greatly missed in her current capacity, we are pleased that she will continue her service with Wiltshire Police on reduced hours, having taken up the role of Enquiry Officer at Melksham Police Station.

Please join us in saying a big thank you to Barbara for her many years of dedicated service, and in wishing her every success and happiness in this next chapter. Her contributions to policing and to our community will leave a lasting legacy, and she departs with our deepest appreciation.

** UPDATE:We are pleased to say this has been resolved safely and the road has reopened.** ROAD CLOSURE **Please be awar...
28/05/2026

** UPDATE:

We are pleased to say this has been resolved safely and the road has reopened.

** ROAD CLOSURE **

Please be aware we have closed West Cepen Way near the rugby club in both directions due to an ongoing welfare-related incident.

Please avoid the area and find alternate routes.

A man has been arrested following a collision in Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, this morning (27/05).Shortly before midda...
27/05/2026

A man has been arrested following a collision in Hardenhuish Lane, Chippenham, this morning (27/05).

Shortly before midday, a collision took place between a Range Rover and a Volkswagen estate in Hardenhuish Lane, after the Range Rover had failed to stop for officers moments previously.

The driver of the Range Rover, a 38-year-old man, was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, drink driving, failing to stop for police and domestic-related offences.

He has been taken into custody for questioning.

There were no reported serious injuries. The road was closed to allow for recovery of the vehicles to take place and has now reopened.

We are appealing for information following a collision in Chippenham in which a cyclist sustained serious injuries.At ap...
21/05/2026

We are appealing for information following a collision in Chippenham in which a cyclist sustained serious injuries.

At approximately 3.30pm on May 8, a man in his 30s was cycling down Hungerdown Lane towards Lidl.

A white van stopped prior to the junction on Allington Way, when another vehicle, believed to be a small grey hatchback, turned right into Allington Way, colliding with the cyclist.

The driver of the grey vehicle, believed to be a young woman, did not report the incident to police nor did she provide her details.

The cyclist sustained GBH level injuries as a result of the collision.

We are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident - it is believed there was heavy traffic in the area at the time so it is likely there are witnesses.

If you can help, please call 101 and quote crime reference number 54260056470.

Alternatively, call CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

We are pleased to confirm that Harley, 18, has been located safely.Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal.
21/05/2026

We are pleased to confirm that Harley, 18, has been located safely.

Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses to an assault that took place in the early hours of Saturday 9th May in New Road,...
20/05/2026

Detectives are appealing for witnesses to an assault that took place in the early hours of Saturday 9th May in New Road, Chippenham.

A 19-year-old-man was struck to the face causing injuries which required hospital treatment.

Another man, 19, was arrested later that morning on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent, and has been released on conditional bail pending further enquiries.

The incident is reported to have taken place between midnight and 1am on Saturday 9th May 2026 outside the Black Horse Pub on New Road in the centre of Chippenham.

Anyone who saw what took place or who may have CCTV footage is asked to contact DC England [email protected] or by completing the update existing case form online, quoting reference 54260055251 - https://www.wiltshire.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us-forms/provide-more-information-to-be-added-to-a-crime-report/.

You can also leave information anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

We are appealing for witnesses following a burglary in Yatton Keynell.At around 2.20am today (17 May), occupants of a pr...
17/05/2026

We are appealing for witnesses following a burglary in Yatton Keynell.

At around 2.20am today (17 May), occupants of a property in the village were woken by the sound of vehicles reversing off their driveway. It was then discovered that their home had been searched and three vehicles had been stolen.

The vehicles taken were:

Blue Hyundai
Green Abarth
Black Mercedes AMG C43
Keys to another vehicle were also taken.

Two of the stolen vehicles have been found in the Bristol area, where officers from Avon and Somerset Police recovered them for forensic examination. The third was located earlier today near Notton, Corsham.

➡️ If you saw what anything suspicious in the area last night or have information that could help with our enquiries please contact us on 101 quoting reference number 54260058659. You can also contact us through our website: Report a crime | Wiltshire Police or by emailing: [email protected]

📞 Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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