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Boy, 14, is one of four arrested for murder after 24-year-old man is stabbed to death in attack outside Royal British Legion that also saw woman and man, both 23, rushed to hospital
- Two men and a woman were stabbed in Lymington, Hampshire, last night
- One of the men, 23, died while the two others are recovering in hospital
- A boy, 14, is among four people from Lymington to be arrested after the attack
A fourteen-year-old boy has been arrested for murder after a man was stabbed to death and two others were injured in an attack outside the Royal British Legion.
Police officers who were called to reports of an assault in Lymington, Hampshire yesterday at 11.55pm found two men and a woman, all 23, with stab wounds.
One man was pronounced dead at the scene. His next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers.
The other man suffered serious injuries and is being treated at Southampton General Hospital.
And the woman received superficial chest wounds which are not life-threatening. She is being treated at Southampton General Hospital.
A fourteen-year-old boy has been arrested for murder after a man was stabbed to death and two others were injured in an attack outside the Royal British Legion. Pictured: Police and forensic officers at the scene of last nights stabbing on what is a busy Lymington High Street today
A 23-year-old woman received superficial chest wounds which are not life-threatening. She is being treated at Southampton General Hospital
The 14-year-old boy is among four people, all from Lymington, who have been arrested on suspicion of murder, a Hampshire Police spokesman said.
The others are men aged 29, 20 and 18. They are all currently in custody.
Detective chief inspector Dave Storey, who is leading the investigation, said: ‘This is a serious incident and our thoughts remain with the family of the young man who was killed.
‘We believe this incident occurred following a verbal dispute at the Royal British Legion and we have arrested four people as part of our enquiries.
‘Please be reassured that officers remain on scene and there will be increased patrols in the area.
‘If you have any concerns, or any information about this incident, please do not hesitate to approach officers.’
. Pictured: Police arrive at the scene in Lymington, Hampshire, last night
Residents of Lymington and traders at its market today spoke of their shock at the stabbing in what is usually a sleepy town.
Mark Edwards, who has been running Edwards Clothing on Lymington High Street for 33 years, said he was concerned how ‘fashionable’ it has become to carry a knife.
The 60 year old, from nearby Barton-on-Sea, Hants, said: ‘There has never been anything like this before here.
‘I worry about what society has become. In the old days if you had a problem with somebody you might get a little punch up but you wouldn’t stab them.
‘It seems it’s almost become fashionable to carry a knife and stab somebody.’
Police officers who were called to reports of an assault in Lymington, Hampshire yesterday at 11.55pm found two men and a woman with stab wounds
Another trader said he had heard rumours of a fight breaking out in the Royal British Legion over a drug deal gone wrong.
He said: ‘Apparently they were all carrying knives and it sounds like a deal gone wrong. It’s got to be drugs. But it is surprising because you don’t think you’d get that down here.
‘It’s not particularly rowdy in the Royal British Legion because it’s all old boys so it’s all very strange.’
Ali Gul, 41, who owns Cell Zone on Lymington High Street, said: ‘You don’t expect it in a small town like this, maybe in a big city but not here. It’s strange.
‘It’s a nice town to visit and you don’t expect stuff like this.’
A visitor to the market said: ‘I’m shocked. Lymington has never had anything like this before. It’s just scary to think something like that could happen.
‘One of the people arrested was just 14 which is crazy.’
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