A man in his 20s was stabbed in The Malls at about 10.15pm on Thursday 5 November. A man and a woman from Basingstoke were arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent.

A man was stabbed in The Malls in Basingstoke town centre on Thursday night, and two people have been arrested. Hampshire and Isle of Wight Constabulary set out what happened in a statement on its website.

Police were called at around 10.15pm on Thursday 5 November to a report that a man had been stabbed. Officers found him in The Malls. He is in his 20s and had injuries to his legs and hands.

He was taken to hospital. The force says his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening or life-changing.

The arrests

Officers made initial enquiries at the scene and searched the area. During that search they found two people in the Shooters Way area and arrested them.

The force says:

  • a 29-year-old man from Basingstoke was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent
  • a 36-year-old woman from Basingstoke was arrested on suspicion of the same offence
  • both were in police custody when the statement was published, while enquiries continued

An arrest is not a charge. The statement does not say that anyone has been charged.

Police say an investigation has been launched and officers are working to establish the circumstances.

What it means for you

  • Were you in The Malls on Thursday night? The force has not issued a formal witness appeal. If you saw something around 10.15pm, you can still report it by calling 101 or reporting online through the force’s website.
  • To stay anonymous, call the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
  • In an emergency, always call 999.

We will update this story if police charge anyone or release more detail.