Arrests made following serious assault in Southampton.

Five arrests have been made following a serious assault in Southampton.

An investigation was launched after a 22 year-old man was stabbed on Monday 15 October at around 9pm on Barnfield Close.

The man remains in hospital in a serious condition.

Officers have been carrying out enquiries as part of our investigation, including searches and warrants. Officers from the Neighbourhood Policing Team are also patrolling the area.

Acting Superintendent Phil Lamb said: “Tackling violent crime is a priority for us and we are committed to carrying out thorough investigations into these types of offences.

“We continue to work with our communities, in schools and colleges, educating people to the dangers of knife crime. We’re working hard with partner agencies to protect people now, and in the future.

“We will take robust action against anyone found to be illegally in possession of a knife or bladed article in this city.”

Today (Friday 19 October) three sixteen year-old boys and two seventeen year-old boys were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm as part of our investigation. They remain in custody at this time.