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Arrest after 4x4s ram farmer’s vehicle and shot it with catapults near Amesbury

A MAN has been arrested after a vehicle was rammed by a 4×4 and its windows were shot out with a catapult at a farm near Amesbury.

Police say several people in vehicles surrounded victims at a farm in Wilsford in the early hours on Sunday morning (November 11).

The victim’s vehicle was rammed by the suspects and its windows were shot out using catapults.

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A man in his 20’s from near Wokingham has now been arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving, affray and criminal damage and 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, November 10.

“If you can help with our ongoing investigation, please call 101 quoting crime reference number 54240132617.”

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