Investigation into Southampton attempted murder in Above Bar Street

Police enquiries continue following two stabbings that happened in Above Bar Street at around 4am on Sunday.

As reported, a 21-year-old man from London was found with injuries to his abdomen which are potentially life-changing.

Three people were later arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

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Two of them, a 21-year-old man from Southampton and a 19-year-old man from Fareham, also suffered stab wounds.

The Southampton man has since been released under investigation after being questioned. 

The 19-year-old from Fareham is still in hospital and will be questioned when he is discharged.

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 its junction with Cumberland Place.

It also sectioned off an area of East Park.

Police later confirmed that the incident took place in the street.

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