Detectives investigating a serious assault in Hedge End have arrested three people in connection with the incident.

A 15-year-old boy from Hedge End and a 21-year-old man from Southampton have both been arrested on suspicion of Section. 18 grievous bodily harm.

A 42-year-old woman from Hedge End has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. All three remain in police custody at this time.

The arrests follow a report shortly after 11pm yesterday (Tuesday 29 April) of a stabbing of a man in his 30s at an address on Alder Avenue, Hedge End.

The victim, who is from Southampton, remains in hospital in a stable condition.

Officers, who are carrying out extensive enquiries and patrols, would like to hear from anyone who was in the area of the incident at the time.

If you saw or heard anything, or have any footage, including CCTV, doorbell camera, mobile phone or dash cam, please call 101 and quote incident number 44250186563.

Local District Commander, Chief Inspector Rachel Noble, said: “I fully understand the significant concern that an incident such as this one will have caused within the area concerned, as well as the wider community of Hedge End.

“I would like to reassure you all that our teams and officers have been working tirelessly since this report was first made to us last night.

“It is thanks to their hard work, as well as the support and information from the local community, for which I’d like to thank you all, that the investigation has progressed at a pace, with three arrests made in connection with the incident.

“I hope the rapid developments in our investigation will offer you all reassurance that we are determined to bring those responsible to account, and that our relentless hard work and enquiries will continue to ensure this happens.”

On what the public should expect over the coming days, Chief Inspector Rachel Noble, said: “You will continue to see officers in the area of the incident as those enquiries and further reassurance patrols continue.

“Please look out for them on your travels and please come over and have a chat with them if you have any concerns, or if there’s anything else you would like to discuss, ask or share with them.

“We’ll do our very best to keep you all updated on the latest in our investigation as and when we are able to.”

As well as 101, you can also report online via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website, below;

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Alternatively, please contact Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.