Man in Critical Condition After Shocking Double Stabbing in Basingstoke
A man is fighting for his life tonight after a brutal double stabbing rocked Basingstoke this afternoon.
Emergency Services Race to St Peter’s Road
South Central Ambulance Service were flooded with 999 calls at around 3.15pm reporting a serious assault on an adult man and woman. They dispatched two rapid response vehicles, three ambulances, and the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Air Ambulance to the scene.
Police arrived just before 3.45pm, finding the pair with stab wounds on St Peter’s Road. The road remains shut between Margaret Road and St Nicholas Court, with officers maintaining a strong presence as investigations continue.
Critical Male Victim and Minor Injuries to Woman
The male victim was treated at the scene before being rushed by road to University Hospital Southampton’s major trauma centre. The air ambulance team accompanied him on the journey.
The female victim suffered minor hand and arm injuries and was taken to North Hampshire Hospital for further care.
A Hampshire Police spokesperson said: “A man and woman were found with stab wounds. The road remains cordoned off this evening with a police presence to continue for some time.”
South Central Ambulance Service spokesperson said: “After initial treatment, the male patient was taken in critical condition with the air ambulance team travelling with him. The female patient had minor injuries and was taken to North Hampshire Hospital.”
Police continue to appeal for witnesses as the community reels from the violent attack.
