Netley murder investigation: Three more arrests after man stabbed near village train station

Three more people have been arrested following the death of a man in Netley in Hampshire.

Police were called to a report of an injured man on Station Road at 6.26pm Wednesday 18 December. On arrival, officers located a man with a stab wound.

The man died at the scene.

An 18-year-old man from Netley and an 18-year-old man from Eastleigh have both been arrested on suspicion of murder. A 36-year-old woman from Southampton has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, possession with intent to supply a controlled drug of Class B and possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence.

It follows the arrests of an 18-year-old man from Southampton on Thursday 19 December), also on suspicion of murder.

A 15-year-old boy from Netley, who was previously arrested in connection with the incident, has since been released from custody and no further action taken against him.

Police say they want to hear from any witnesses.

Inspector Goodall, Hampshire Police, ”We would still like to hear from anyone who was in the area of Station Road Recreation Ground at the time of the incident.

If you witnessed the incident itself, or recall seeing or hearing anything suspicious in the area at the time, please contact us and quote incident number 44240550396.

We would also like to hear from you if you have any footage which may assist us in our investigation, whether that be dash cam, doorbell camera, mobile phone, or any other CCTV.You can contact us on 101, or via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website, below;How to tell us about an existing case or report | Hampshire and Isle of Wight ConstabularyAlternatively, please call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting their website, below;Independent UK charity taking crime information anonymously | Crimestoppers"