A THIRD person has been arrested in connection with the stabbing of a man 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 26-year-old man and  29-year-old woman, both from Basingstoke, have been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. They remain in custody.

On Wednesday, July 19, a 54-year-old man from Basingstoke was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. He remains in custody at this time.

A spokesperson for Hampshire Constabulary said: "We were called just after 1am on Tuesday 18 July by the ambulance service following a report of a stabbing in Queen Mary Avenue, Basingstoke.

"A man in his 20s suffered multiple stab wounds to his legs and was taken to hospital. Officers remain on the scene and the road has been closed between Vine Road and Arlott Drive.

"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.

"If anyone has any information about this incident please call 101 quoting reference 44230288084 or Operation Mako. You can also submit information to us online at https://www.hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about.

"Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111, or via their anonymous online form at crimestoppers-uk.org."