Two further arrests made in Basingstoke murder investigation

Two further arrests have been made as part of the investigation into the death of Frantisek Olah.

Officers were called at 11.14pm on Sunday 22 May to a house in Musgrave Close, Basingstoke. Frantisek Olah, 31, was found inside with serious injuries and he was later pronounced dead.

A post mortem recorded that Frantisek had sustained stab wounds.

In the early hours of this morning (29 May), officers arrested a 17-year-old Basingstoke boy on suspicion of murder in Southampton.

Yesterday evening, an 18-year-old Basingstoke woman was arrested in Basingstoke on suspicion of assisting an offender.

Both remain in police custody at this time.

There have been seven arrests in total as part of this investigation.

DI Howard Broadribb from Major Crime said: “I would like to thank the public for their support in sharing our appeals, and to reiterate that we believe there is no wider risk to the public at this time.

“Our enquiries remain ongoing and we would appeal for anyone with information, no matter how small they think it might be, to contact us.

“If you see or hear something that you think might be connected to this investigation, please get in touch.”

Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101 and quote Operation Beckon or the crime reference number 44220203196.

You can also send us information online by going to https://mipp.police.uk/operation/44HC22N02-PO1 and quoting the same reference number.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.