A NINTH person has been arrested following reports of a disturbance involving two groups of people in Odiham in October.

As previously reported, police were called at 3.15pm on Sunday, October 8 to reports of a disturbance involving two groups of people at a site off the A287 Farnham Road, near the Chalky Lane junction.

A man sustained an injury to his head from what police believe to be a strike with a crowbar, while a man at the scene was also reportedly seen with a gun.

Officers believe all the parties involved are known to each other.

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Police have already arrested eight people throughout October and November in connection with this incident.

They have now arrested a 24-year-old man from Wokingham on suspicion of wounding with intent and violent disorder.

He remains in custody while enquiries continue.

Following are the details of the previous arrests:

  • On November 13, A 38-year-old man from Mortimer was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent, violent disorder and criminal damage to property valued under £5,000. A 22-year-old man from Bramley was also arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and violent disorder. They have both been bailed with conditions until February 13 while enquiries continue.

  • On October 29, a 26-year-old man from Wokingham was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent, violent disorder and burglary other than dwelling – theft. He has been bailed with conditions until January 29 while enquiries continue.

  • On October 12, a 21-year-old man from Wokingham was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and violent disorder. He has been released from bail under investigation while enquiries continue.

  • On October 11, a 25-year-old man from Odiham and a 34-year-old man from Reading were arrested on suspicion of violent disorder. They have been released from bail under investigation while enquiries continue.

  • On October 8, a 40-year-old man from Odiham was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent, theft of motor vehicle, aggravated vehicle taking and affray. A 25-year-old man from Odiham was arrested on suspicion of theft of motor vehicle, affray and violent disorder. Both men have been released from bail under investigation while enquiries continue.

Meanwhile, on January 5, a 30-year-old man from Odiham voluntarily attended a police station and was interviewed under caution in relation to the incident. He remains under investigation.

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Officers are continuing to appeal for anyone who has any information about what happened to contact them.

In particular, they want to hear from motorists who were driving on the A287 Farnham Road near Odiham at around 3.15pm on Sunday, October 8. You may hold footage that could be important to the investigation.

Anyone with information is asked to contact us on 101, quoting Op Timely or the reference number 44230411773, or you can submit information by going to police website: hampshire.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/cor/tell-us-about-existing-case-report/