Pewsey man charged with GBH with intent after stabbing

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A man in his 30s was stabbed on The High Street in Pewsey on Monday evening

A man has been charged following a stabbing on Monday afternoon.

Luciano Marenghi, 65, of High Street, Pewsey, was charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and possessing a bladed article in a public place.

Wiltshire Police were called to The High Street at about 17:35 BST on Monday, where members of the public had detained Marenghi.

A man in his 30s suffered stab injuries not thought to be life-changing, police said.

Marenghi was remanded in custody and is due to appear at Swindon Magistrates Court on Wednesday.

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