Man found with multiple stab wounds to legs in Basingstoke hospitalised

A man in his 20s has been taken to hospital after he was found with multiple stab wounds to his legs in Basingstoke.

Police were called to Queen Mary Avenue after 1am on Tuesday 18 July by the ambulance service.

The road between Vyne Road and Arlott Drive was closed by officers, who were at the scene for some time.

A 28-year-old man from Basingstoke has been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

A 54-year-old man from Basingstoke was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. He remains in custody at this time.

A 26-year-old man and 29-year-old woman, both from Basingstoke, were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. They have since been released with no further action.

Anyone with information about this incident is being asked to contact Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary - call 101 quoting reference 44230288084 or Operation Mako.