RESIDENTS in McArthur Court say they have been left in the dark about why police cordoned off an area outside the building.

At about 7.30am yesterday officers arrived at an address in Saltash Road, Rodbourne.

It is believed that there was an assault, possibly domestic-related, but no details have been confirmed.

A source said a woman was taken to hospital with minor injuries.

And one resident, who did not wish to be named, said officers raided a house and escorted a man away.

"There were about 30 officers and they took someone away with them along with a car and some clothes," he said.

"I was woken up by lots of banging.

"It's the first time there has been a disturbance like this here.

"It's quite scary as none of us know what's been going on"

Inspector Keith Ewart, of Swindon police, said he was not prepared to comment.