Man charged with murder after stabbing in Basingstoke

Police were called on Monday to reports of a stabbing in Braddock Court. Credit: ITV News Meridian

A man has been charged with murder following a stabbing in Basingstoke, Hampshire.

Police were called to Braddock Court at 6.49pm on Monday 29 April.

Despite the best efforts of the emergency services, a man in his 40s was pronounced dead at the scene.

His family have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

A police cordon remained in place on Tuesday 30 April. Credit: ITV News Meridian

Two other men, aged 48 and 43, from Basingstoke, arrested on suspicion of murder, have been released and will face no further action.

Samuel De Wulf, 42, of Winterthur Way, Basingstoke, has been charged with murder.

He is due to appear at Basingstoke Magistrates Court on Friday 3 May.

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