A driver was arrested on the A4 near Calne last Monday following reports an assault in Compton Bassett.
The Wiltshire Police helicopter was called out to search for the man, who had left the scene at around 5pm.
The offender, who was though to be in possession of a knife, was pulled over and arrested while driving along the A4 a short time later.
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