FIVE people have been arrested after a man was stabbed in broad daylight in Basingstoke earlier this week.

As reported on Monday, a 49-year-old man was stabbed in Cliddesden Road on January 20 at 3.30pm by a group of men.

As a part of the investigation, four men, aged 17, 19, 36 and 37, and a 15-year-old boy have been arrested in connection with the incident.

They remain in custody at this time.

The victim sustained a single stab wound and was taken to Southampton General Hospital. His injuries are not life-threatening.

If anyone has any information about the incident, they can contact 101 with the reference 44190023925.