Man, 31, arrested in connection with Basingstoke serious assault

Officers investigating a serious assault on Churchill Way in Basingstoke have arrested a man.

We were called at 6.40pm on 13 January to a report that a man in his 20s had been stabbed.

He was taken to hospital with serious but non life-threatening injuries. He has been discharged from hospital.

Officers have been carrying out various enquiries and have now made an arrest.

A 31-year-old man from Basingstoke has been arrested on suspicion of conspiring to cause grievous bodily harm with intent.

He remains in custody and our enquiries are ongoing. 

Officers continue to investigate the incident and would like to appeal for witnesses and information.

Were you in the area at the time? Did you witness the incident? Anyone with information about this incident should call 101 quoting reference number 44240018457.

You can also report online via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website: How to tell us about an existing case or report | Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.