Police investigating a fatal stabbing have arrested a man on suspicion of murder.
Officers were called by the ambulance service just before 9pm on Sunday, May 12, to a report of a stabbing at an address in Tasmania Close in Basingstoke.
They attended the address and confirmed two men had been stabbed.
A man in his 30s from Basingstoke was confirmed dead at the scene.
The other victim, a man in his 30s from Newbury, suffered serious but not life-threatening injuries and is currently being treated in hospital.
Today (Tuesday) police arrested a 55-year-old man from Basingstoke on suspicion of murder. He remains in custody.
Chief inspector Scott Johnson said: “I would like to thank local residents impacted by the police attendance at this very challenging incident on Sunday evening.
“I’m grateful for their continued understanding and cooperation as our investigation has continued this week.
“Officers will be remaining on patrol in the area over the next few days so if you have any concerns, please speak to them.
“If you have any information about this incident, and have not already spoken to the police, please come forward, or information can be passed anonymously via Crimestoppers.”
