Basingstoke: Three held on suspicion of murder after stabbing

Three men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died in a stabbing in Basingstoke.

Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary said officers were called to Braddock Court on Monday shortly before 18:50 BST.

The force said the victim, a man aged in his 40s, was found with stab injuries and treated by paramedics but died at the scene.

The arrested men, aged 48, 43 and 42, from Basingstoke, remain in custody.

Ch Insp Scott Johnson, district commander for Basingstoke, said: "Officers are carrying out extensive inquiries in the local area and, at this stage, we believe there is no wider risk to the public at this time.

"There will also be increased patrols in the area to provide reassurance. If you have any concerns or information, please don't hesitate to speak to our officers."

Officers are appealing for witnesses and anyone with doorbell, dashcam or CCTV footage that may help the investigation to come forward.


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