This picture captures the moment police make an arrest inside an office block after a woman was stabbed in an office in Whiteley.

Officers can be seen handcuffing a man next to a wall, believed to be near the exit of the Solent Centre in Parkway where a woman in her 40s was stabbed in the abdomen.

The victim of the attack has been taken to hospital for treatment, with Hampshire Constabulary describing her injuries as life-threatening.

Police were called to the scene at 9.15am and arrested a 37-year-old man from Southsea on suspicion of attempted murder.

Hampshire police confirmed the suspect has also been taken to hospital to be treated for an injury and remains with officers.

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Following the incident, chief inspector Alex Spratt, said: “We understand the concern this incident will cause among those working in the area, but we believe this to be a targeted incident and there is currently nothing to suggest a risk to the wider community.

"Officers will be in the area conducting enquiries throughout the day. If you have any concerns or information, please speak with them.”

One woman who works in Whiteley, told the Echo they were “shocked” by what had happened, and that the crime scene looked like something out of a “crime drama.”

She said: “I just can't believe there has been a stabbing in Whiteley in broad daylight, I'm so shocked.

“Just imagine how the other staff are feeling after turning up on an ordinary day for this to happen.

"Generally, Whiteley is a fantastic area and it's very rare to have something as serious as a stabbing go on.

“It's so crazy - the police and all the forensic people here make it look like scene from a crime drama.”

Joanne Burton, Fareham Borough Council's executive member for health and public protection, represents part of the Whiteley area, said the incident was “very alarming.”

She added: “First and foremost my thoughts are with the injured party - I hope they make a quick recovery.”