Two men arrested on suspicion of murder after two people stabbed in Leigh Park

TWO men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after two people were found with stab wounds – one of whom has died.
By Neil Fatkin
Published 24th May 2020, 16:25 BST
Updated 25th May 2020, 09:58 BST
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Police were called at 11pm last night (May 23) to a disturbance on Tichborne Grove, Leigh Park, where they found a man and woman who had both been stabbed.

Ambulance crews attended but unfortunately the 21-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene.

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A 27-year-old woman from Southsea was taken to Southampton General Hospital for treatment where her injuries are described as serious but not life-threatening.

The scene on Tichborne Grove this morning where a man and woman were found with stab wounds.The scene on Tichborne Grove this morning where a man and woman were found with stab wounds.
The scene on Tichborne Grove this morning where a man and woman were found with stab wounds.

Residents living on the street described hearing screaming shortly before police officers arrived.

A 31-year-old man from Hayling Island and a 25-year-old man from Camborne in Cornwall have been arrested on suspicion of murder and are currently in custody.

Detective inspector Lee McClellan from Hampshire Constabulary’s Major Crime Unit, said: ‘We would like to reassure the public that we believe this to be an isolated incident and there is no wider risk to the community.

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‘We will be in the area throughout the day conducting our enquiries so if any residents have any concerns, please come and speak to our officers.’

Police cordon of the street on Tichborne Grove.Police cordon of the street on Tichborne Grove.
Police cordon of the street on Tichborne Grove.
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Police have urged anyone who may have information to help the investigation to get in touch by calling 101 and quoting reference 44200184002.

The deceased’s next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.

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