DETECTIVES are investigating after a man was stabbed in Popley.

At least two men were involved in a fight in Mallory Road in the early hours of Saturday, September 20. A 30-year-old man was assaulted and received stab wounds. He was taken to Basingstoke hospital and has since been discharged.

Detective Constable Paul Barry said: “This was a serious incident which would have attracted some attention from local residents.”

A 40-year-old man from Basingstoke has been arrested in connection with this incident, and released on bail until November 8.

Anyone with information is asked to call Det Con Barry at Basingstoke CID on 101 or call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.