Double murder inquiry after Gosport stabbings (From Daily Echo)

Double murder inquiry after Gosport stabbings

11:50am Friday 3rd July 2009 in

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POLICE have launched a double murder inquiry after two men were stabbed at Gosport.

Hampshire Police confirmed that officers found one man seriously injured with stab wounds at 6.50 this morning in Alma Street, Gosport.

He was taken to Queen Alexandra Hospital, where medical staff could not resuscitate him and he was pronounced dead.

Police officers also found another man, at a nearby home, who had also been stabbed to death.One man was arrested at the scene, with two others arrested later on.All three have been arrested on suspicion of murder.

Superintendant Phil Winchester, who is investigating the incident said: "This is a exceptionally rare incident for Gosport and is being handled by the Serious Crimes Team."

"Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has information, should contact us at Fratton Police Station, quoting Operation Principal, on 0845 0454545, or via Crimestoppers on 0800 555111."