A MAN in his 20s has been taken to hospital after he was stabbed multiple times following a serious assault in Basingstoke.

Police were called just after 1am on Tuesday, July 18, by the ambulance service following a report of a stabbing in Queen Mary Avenue.

A man in his 20s suffered multiple stab wounds to his legs and was taken to hospital.

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "As part of our investigation a 26-year-old man and a 29-year-old woman, both from Basingstoke, have been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

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"If anyone has any information about this incident please call 101 quoting reference 44230288084 or Operation Mako."

Officers remain on the scene and the road has been closed between Vyne Road and Arlott Drive.

Residents are being asked to submit information online at hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/.

Alternatively, residents can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100 per cent anonymously at 0800 555 111, or via its anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org.