Man in hospital after suspected stabbing in Aldershot

Author: Grace McGachyPublished 16th May 2022
Last updated 16th May 2022

Four people have been arrested and a fifth is in hospital following a suspected stabbing in Aldershot.

Police were called at 9.22pm on Saturday 14th May to an address on Lyndhurst Avenue where officers found a 21-year-old man with suspected stab wounds to his arm and abdomen.

Officers made two arrests following the incident, but have since made a further two arrests after launching an investigation.

A 27-year-old man, of no fixed abode, has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent.

A 15-year-old boy, from Aldershot, has been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent.

They both remain in police custody and enquiries are ongoing.

A 19-year-old man, from Aldershot, arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and possession of a controlled drug of class B, has been released on conditional bail.

A 21-year-old man, from Aldershot, arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent, remains in custody.

The victim was taken to St George’s Hospital in London, where he remains in a stable condition with non-life threatening injuries.

Police say they do not believe there is any wider risk to the public at the current time.

Anyone with information, including Ring Doorbell, mobile phone or dash cam footage from the area at the time, is asked to contact Hampshire Police on 101 quoting reference 44220190982.

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