Appeal for witnesses and CCTV following serious assault in Southampton

We’re appealing for witnesses and CCTV following a serious assault that happened in Crossley Place, Southampton.

Officers are investigating after a 49-year-old man was found with stab wounds in Wilton Avenue between 6.30pm and 6.45pm Monday 17 February.

The injured man was taken to hospital where he remains with serious, yet not life threatening injuries.

Enquiries into the exact circumstances of the incident are ongoing and officers are keen to hear from anyone who may have witnessed anything.

Were you in Crossley Place area around this time on Monday? Did you see or hear anything? Do you have any CCTV?

A 49-year-old man, from Southampton, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting 44200061554, or call the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.