Two arrested after Basingstoke town centre stabbing

Two people have been arrested following a late-night stabbing in Basingstoke town centre that left a man in his 20s injured.

Officers were called to The Malls at around 10.15pm on 5th November after receiving reports of a stabbing.

The victim was found with injuries to his legs and hands and was taken to hospital. His injuries are not considered life-threatening or life-changing.

A 29-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman, both from Basingstoke, were arrested in the Shooters Way area on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent.

They are currently in police custody as officers conduct further enquiries to establish the circumstances of the incident, which is believed to have happened at Alencon Link.

Police are asking anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed the incident to contact them.

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