Appeal for information after attack on Basingstoke man

21-year-old was found at Winchester railway station with head and stomach wounds

Author: Jonathan RichardsPublished 10th May 2021

A 21-year-old man from Basingstoke is in hospital after being attacked in Winchester.

Police say they were called just after 4am on 8 May to reports of a man at Winchester Train Station with a serious injury to his head and stomach.

It is believed he was assaulted by a group of three to four men at some point between 10pm and 11pm on Friday, 7 May, at an address on Highcliffe Road.

The victim is in hospital being treated for his injuries. They are considered life changing but not life threatening at this time.

A 22-year-old man from Winchester was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent. He has been released from custody on police bail.

Police are now asking the public for any information that could assist with their investigation.

They're particularly keen to hear from anyone that was in the area at the time or has dash cam footage from the area between Highcliffe Road and Winchester Train Station between 10pm and 4am.

Anyone with information is asked to phone 101 with reference 44210176849. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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