A KNIFE has been recovered from bushes after a fight broke out between "at least" three people in Basingstoke.

The incident happened on Saturday evening (July 2) when police received reports of a fight on Alencon Link.

A spokesperson for Hampshire Police, said: “It was reported to us just after 10pm last night.

“It appears to be at least 3 people (2 men and a woman) in a fight. All involved are thought to be in their late teens/early 20s. 

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 “It was reported someone had had a knife and dumped it in the bushes. It was recovered by officers and has since been sent for destruction."

A 19-year-old man was initially arrested in connection with the incident but was released a short time later after new information came to light, police have revealed.

One resident reported seeing two police vans, six police cars and 12 officers.

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Police are now appealing for any witnesses to the incident to contact them on 101 quoting 44220264241. 

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