Arrest made following stabbing in Southampton

We were called at 6.15am today (Sunday 19 January) to reports of an assault in the Lindsay Road area of Thornhill.

On arrival, officers found a 17 year-old boy with a stab wound. He is currently being treated in Southampton General Hospital and is in a serious condition.

A 15 year-old boy from Andover has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. He remains in police custody at this time.

There will be increased police patrols in the area today so if you have any concerns, please come speak to our officers.

Anyone who witnessed anything suspicious or has any information is asked to call 101 quoting Operation Tint or 44200022434.

Alternatively people can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where information can be left anonymously.