A MAN has been arrested in connection with the murder of Jason Williams.

A 34-year-old man from Basingstoke has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody.

An investigation was launched yesterday (Tuesday, 20 February) following the discovery of 41-year-old Mr Williams’ body in Russell Howard Park, South Ham.

A post-mortem examination confirmed that the 41-year-old, of St Peter’s Road, South Ham, was killed by a single stab wound to the chest.

Officers had cordoned off the field behind Limington House School, with police going door-to-door to help with their investigation.

This morning (Wednesday, 21 February) officers had cordoned off a property in St Peter’s Road.

Officers will remain in the South Ham area today while enquiries continue.

Anyone with any information which could help the investigation should call police on 101, quoting Operation Dance and the crime reference number 44180066746.