A man is fighting for his life after a double stabbing incident occurred in Basingstoke this afternoon. The attack has left the local community shocked and police are appealing for any witnesses to come forward.
Emergency services responded swiftly to reports of a serious assault on an adult man and woman at around 3.15pm. The South Central Ambulance Service received multiple 999 calls and dispatched two rapid response vehicles, three ambulances, and the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance to the scene on St Peter’s Road.
Police arrived just before 3.45pm and found the man and woman with stab wounds. St Peter’s Road remains closed between Margaret Road and St Nicholas Court as officers maintain a strong presence while investigations continue.
The male victim received treatment at the scene before being transported by road to University Hospital Southampton’s major trauma centre, accompanied by the air ambulance team. The female victim sustained minor injuries to her hand and arm and was taken to North Hampshire Hospital for further care.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: “A man and woman were found with stab wounds. The road remains cordoned off this evening with a police presence to continue for some time.”
A South Central Ambulance Service spokesperson added: “After initial treatment, the male patient was taken in critical condition with the air ambulance team travelling with him. The female patient had minor injuries and was taken to North Hampshire Hospital.”
Police continue to appeal for witnesses to come forward as the community processes the impact of this violent attack.
Originally published by UKNIP.
