NEW details have emerged after two people were stabbed in an incident that left one man with potentially life-changing injuries in Southampton.

An investigation has been launched into the serious assault that happened at around 4 am on Sunday. 

A 21-year-old man from London was found with injuries to his abdomen in Above Bar Street and later taken to hospital with potentially life-changing injuries. 

Three people were later arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. 

READ MORE: Concerns over safety of Southampton's parks after serious assault

But now police have confirmed that two of those people arrested suffered stab wounds. 

A 21-year-old man from Southampton suffered a stab wound and was treated at hospital.

He is now being questioned by officers. 

Meanwhile, a 19-year-old man from Fareham also suffered a stab wound and will be questioned after he has been discharged from hospital. 

Daily Echo:

A 17-year-old boy from Winchester, who was not injured, was further arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.

He has been released under investigation to allow for enquiries to continue.

It comes after a large cordon was put in place on Sunday to allow officers to carry out their investigation. 

The cordon stretched from Above Bar Street's junction with Commercial Road, all the way to it's junction with Cumberland Place. 

READ MORE: Photos show size of Southampton cordon after serious assault

It also sectioned off an area of East Park. 

But now police have confirmed that the incident took place in the street. 

Detective Inspector Rich Aston said: “We are working really hard to understand what happened in early hours of Sunday and why these men ended up in an altercation which led to them suffering such serious injuries. 

“We are working our way through the city’s CCTV cameras and speaking with witnesses and this work will continue while those men remain in hospital. 

Daily Echo:

“We know it worries people when people see parks cordoned off, and we understand why. 

“Officers were on scene quickly because they were carrying out their normal night time economy patrols in and around the late night bars and clubs.  We cordoned off the park in order to secure the potential crime scene."

Patrols have now been increased in the area and police are urging anyone with information to contact them. 

Anyone with information can contact police on 101 or anonymously via Crimestoppers on  0800 555 111.

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