Man charged with murder and knife possession in Andover

A man has been charged with murder following the death of a man in Andover.

Officers were called at 8.41pm on Friday 29 November to a report that a man in his 30s had been stabbed at an address on Arcaro Road.

Sean Ember, 35, from Andover, was sadly confirmed deceased at the scene. Specialist officers are supporting his family at this time.

Justin Griffith, 41, of Botley Road, Southampton, has been charged with murder and possession of a knife in a public place.

He has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Basingstoke Magistrates Court on Thursday 5 December.

As part of our enquiries, a 21-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of murder. He was released from custody without charge and will face no further action.