A GOOD Samaritan stepped in to stop a 16-year-old being attacked by a group of teenage boys. The victim suffered facial injuries and two chipped teeth after the group approached and punched him while he walked between Morrisons in Thames Avenue and the Orbital Shopping Centre Asda around 6pm on December 18 The assault only stopped when a passing pedestrian intervened and helped him Police are appealing for the public s help to find the kind man who saved the day as he is a key witness to the vicious attack. Two boys, aged 14 and 15 respectively, have been formally interviewed in connection with the assault.
SUPERMARKETS around Swindon filled with shoppers in the pre-Christmas rush to stock up. Issues at the border between France and the UK caused by coronavirus concerns have closed the Port of Dover and raised fears over disrupted trade lines that do not seem to have affected retail giants in the town. Shelves did not remain empty for long as hard-working staff quickly raced over to restock and ensure that their supplies met the high level of demand. Social distancing at the Orbital Shopping Centre Asda and Tesco Ocotal Way was difficult but doable, though it might be best to order online if you are concerned about crowds.