A 15-year-old boy is among three people arrested by police following a stabbing in Hedge End.

The teenager, from Hedge End, as well as 21-year-old man from Southampton, were both arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm.

It comes as a man was stabbed at an address on Alder Avenue, Hedge End, shortly after 11pm on Tuesday.

The victim, from Southampton, remains in hospital in a stable condition.

Police confirmed a 42-year-old woman from Hedge End was also arrested following the incident. She was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

Chief inspector Rachel Noble, said: “I fully understand the significant concern that an incident such as this one will have caused within the area concerned, as well as the wider community of Hedge End.

“I would like to reassure you all that our teams and officers have been working tirelessly since this report was first made to us last night.

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“It is thanks to their hard work, as well as the support and information from the local community, for which I’d like to thank you all, that the investigation has progressed at a pace, with three arrests made in connection with the incident.

“I hope the rapid developments in our investigation will offer you all reassurance that we are determined to bring those responsible to account, and that our relentless hard work and enquiries will continue to ensure this happens.”

Ch Insp Noble added: “You will continue to see officers in the area of the incident as those enquiries and further reassurance patrols continue.

“Please look out for them on your travels and please come over and have a chat with them if you have any concerns, or if there’s anything else you would like to discuss, ask or share with them.

“We’ll do our very best to keep you all updated on the latest in our investigation as and when we are able to.”

Hampshire police have encouraged anyone who may have seen or heard the incident to call 101 and quote incident number 44250186563.