POLICE are appealing for information after a large amount of blood was found in Trowbridge early this morning (Monday September 16).

Officers were called by a passer-by who had found blood on a bench in Wicker Hill, close to the River Biss.

Crime scene investigators were working at the scene throughout the day today.

Sergeant Steve Edwards, from Wiltshire West community policing team, said: “At this stage of our enquiries we have a potential crime scene, due to the large amount of blood and bloodied clothing found on the bench early on this morning next to the Trowbridge Blind House.

“However, we have not received any reports of a crime having taken place, including any witnesses to an assault, or a victim receiving medical attention.

“If you have any information which could assist with our enquiries then please call Wiltshire Police on 101, quoting reference number 54190091845.”