Four people were arrested and three have been charged - one with possession of a knife - following an incident in broad daylight outside the Dolphin pub in Devizes.

Police were called to a report of disorder outside the Dolphin in Northgate Street at around 3.30pm on Friday.

Winston Burke, 38, of Naughton Avenue, Devizes, has been charged with possession of a knife or bladed article in a public place. He has been released on unconditional bail to appear at Salisbury Magistrates Court later this month.

Phoenix Gadd, 18, of Waiblingen Way, Devizes, has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon. He has been released on unconditional bail to appear at Salisbury Magistrates Court later this month.

Dean Boniface, 60, of Silverlands Road, Rowde, has been charged with being drunk and disorderly in a public place. He has been released on unconditional bail to appear at Salisbury Magistrates Court in March.

A police spokesman said: “Three males, aged 14, 18 and 38, were arrested on suspicion of affray and have been released under investigation while our enquiries continue. We would ask any witnesses to call 101, quoting crime reference 54220009905.”