A MAN was rushed to hospital after being stabbed in the leg in a late night attack in Hampshire.

The 33-year-old victim was walking in Graze Square, Andover, when he was stabbed in the back of the leg.

He was taken to hospital for stitches and is due to be released today (Oct 5).

The attack took place between 12.15am and 12.35am on Sunday, October 4 and the offender is described as black and around 6ft tall.

DC Tracy West, said: “This appears to have been an isolated attack and not a random act, however the motive is unknown and it may be that the victim was not the intended target. I would urge anyone with information to come and speak to us in confidence.”

Anyone with information should contact Basingstoke CID on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.