Appeal following serious assault in Alton

We are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Alton last night.

Police were called at about 7.30pm to reports of a group of youths smashing bottles and fighting inside Waitrose on Station Road.

A 23-year-old man suffered a suspected stab wound to his hand and was taken to hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

There were reports of a further altercation within the railway station car park nearby.

A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm and affray.

A 15-year-old boy from Alton was arrested on suspicion of affray.

A 16-year-old boy from Alton was arrested on suspicion of affray and causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

A 13-year-old boy from Alton was arrested on suspicion of affray.

A 15-year-old boy from Alton was arrested on suspicion of affray.

They all remain in custody at this time.

We would like to speak to anyone with information regarding this incident.

If you saw what happened, or have relevant CCTV, doorbell camera, or dash cam footage, please call 101 quoting reference 44250159056.

Alternatively, you can make a report online at https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/

You can also make an anonymous report via Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or visiting https://crimestoppers-uk.org/