Arrest made as police investigate fatal stabbing in Basingstoke

Officers will be in the area over the next few days conducting enquiries with residents asked to speak to them with any concerns. Credit: PA

Police investigating a fatal stabbing in Basingstoke have arrested a man on suspicion of murder.

Officers were called by the ambulance service just before 9pm on Sunday 12 May to a report of a stabbing at an address in Tasmania Close.

Officers attended and confirmed two men had been stabbed.

A man in his 30s from Basingstoke died at the scene.

The other victim, a man in his 30s from Newbury, West Berkshire, suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries and is currently being treated in hospital.

A 55-year-old man from Basingstoke has been arrested and remains in custody.

Chief Inspector Scott Johnson, Basingstoke District Commander, said: "I would like to thank local residents impacted by the police attendance at this very challenging incident on Sunday evening.

"I’m grateful for their continued understanding and cooperation as our investigation has continued this week.

"Officers will be remaining on patrol in the area over the next few days so if you have any concerns, please speak to them.

Anybody with information or CCTV footage is being urged to contact police by calling 101 quoting reference 44240199153.

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