Third arrest in Basingstoke pensioner assault investigation
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder
Police investigating a serious assault in Basingstoke have made a third arrest.
A 31-year-old man from Basingstoke has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and is currently in police custody.
The arrest relates to an incident that took place in Eastrop Lane around 10.15pm on Wednesday 12 October, in which a woman in her 70s sustained a serious head injury. She remains in a stable condition in hospital.
The 31-year-old man has also been arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm in connection with an incident that took place in Goat Lane, Eastrop.
It was reported that a woman in her 50s was struck on the shoulder, causing cuts and bruising, at around 10am on Sunday 2 October.
The two incidents are being treated as linked.
Previously, two men has been arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm in connection with the incident on Wednesday 12 October.
A 29-year-old from Basingstoke was released under investigation, and a 25-year-old man, also from Basingstoke, was released on police bail.
Chief Inspector Scott Johnson, Basingstoke district commander, said:
“Please be reassured that detectives are working hard to establish the circumstances of these incidents and progress the investigation.
“Our officers are carrying out reassurance patrols of the Eastrop Lane area. If you do live locally and have concerns, please speak to them.”