Police arrest two teenagers as part of Basingstoke murder investigation

Two 19-year-old men are being held on suspicion of robbery

Author: Jonathan RichardsPublished 21st Jan 2022

Police investigating the death of a man who was found with a serious injury in the Popley area of Basingstoke have made two further arrests as part of their enquiries.

Two 19-year-old men, both from Basingstoke, have been arrested on suspicion of robbery and remain in custody.

Detectives launched an investigation after a 22-year-old man was found with a serious injury at around 10.46pm on Wednesday 19 January on Abbey Road.

He was taken to Basingstoke and North Hampshire Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

His next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

A 25-year-old man, from Basingstoke, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.

He was arrested after officers were called at around the same time that night to a report of a disturbance at a property in Melrose Walk.

The two incidents are being treated as linked.

Anyone with information is urged to call police on 101 and quote Operation Hosta or the crime reference number 44220025271.

You can also send Police information online by going to https://mipp.police.uk/operation/44HC22N01-PO1 and quoting the same reference number.

Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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