Waterlooville attempted murder: Police update on critically injured man as alleged attacker due in court

A man left critically injured following a stomach stabbing has now been discharged from hospital – as the alleged attacker is set for a court appearance.
By Steve Deeks
Published 25th May 2023, 15:30 BST
Updated 25th May 2023, 15:30 BST
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Police charged Jamie Benn, 22, of Cunningham Road, Waterlooville, with attempted murder and threatening a person with a blade/sharp pointed article in a public place in connection with the incident. The charge comes after police were called shortly before 4.30am on Monday May 1 to a report that a man had been stabbed in Mill Road, Waterlooville.

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Officers attended Queen Alexandra Hospital where a man in his 30s from Waterlooville was present with a serious injury to his abdomen. Police have now confirmed he has since been discharged.

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Mill Road in Waterlooville, on Monday, May 1, 2023. Picture: Sarah Standing (010523-2821)Mill Road in Waterlooville, on Monday, May 1, 2023. Picture: Sarah Standing (010523-2821)
Mill Road in Waterlooville, on Monday, May 1, 2023. Picture: Sarah Standing (010523-2821)

Benn has been remanded into custody and is due to appear at Portsmouth Crown Court on May 30.

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