Further arrest made in Basingstoke assault investigation

Officers investigating a serious assault in Basingstoke have arrested a third man.

We were called just after 1am on Tuesday 18 July by the ambulance service following a report of a stabbing in Queen Mary Avenue, Basingstoke.

A man in his 20s suffered multiple stab wounds to his legs and was taken to hospital.

Today, 19 July, a 54-year-old man from Basingstoke was arested on suspicion of assisting an offender. He remains in custody at this time.

The 26-year-old man and  29-year-old woman, both from Basingstoke, who were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent also remain in custody.

If anyone has any information about this incident please call 101 quoting reference 44230288084 or Operation Mako.

You can also submit information to us online here: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/