Arrest after double murder in Basingstoke
A man and woman were found with serious injuries at the same address
A 52-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the murder of a woman and a man in Basingstoke.
The victims, a woman aged in her 20s and a man aged in his 60s, were discovered with serious injuries at the same property on Buckland Avenue on Sunday morning. Both were pronounced dead at the scene.
The arrested suspect is understood to be known to the deceased.
A Hampshire police spokesman said: "We are investigating a double murder which took place in the early hours of this morning (Sunday June 20) in Basingstoke.
The 52-year-old was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody at this time.''
Detective Superintendent Neil Corrigan said: We understand this incident will come as a shock to the local community.
"Please be reassured that we have a number of officers working hard at the scene and the surrounding areas to establish the exact circumstances, and a man is in custody.
"We believe all parties involved in this incident were known to one another.
"If you live in the area and have any information or concerns about this incident, do not hesitate to speak with one of our officers if you see them, or give us a call on 101 quoting Operation Carnation.''