Witness appeal following serious assault in Basingstoke

We are appealing for witnesses and information following reports of a serious assault in Basingstoke.

Police were called to a report that a man had been stabbed at around 1.10am on Monday 2 September on Kimberley Road in South Ham.

The man, who is in his 30s, also had a rucksack stolen during the incident.

He was taken to hospital to be treated for serious but non-life threatening injuries to his face, head and neck.

As part of our enquiries, a 42-year-old man from Basingstoke was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and robbery.

He has been bailed with conditions, pending further enquiries.

Officers would like to appeal for witnesses as they continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Were you in the area at the time? Did you witness the incident or any suspicious behaviour?

Do you have any CCTV, dashcam or doorbell footage that could assist with our enquiries?

Anyone with information is asked to contact 101, quoting 44240375824.

You can also report online via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website: How to tell us about an existing case or report | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary

Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting their website: Independent UK charity taking crime information anonymously | Crimestoppers (crimestoppers-uk.org)