A WINCHESTER man has been arrested after a near-fatal stabbing in Weeke on Monday.

Two men were attacked at a house in Trussell Crescent at around 4.30pm.

One man, a 23-year-old from London, was stabbed and rushed to Southampton General Hospital with life-threatening injuries.

A 35-year-old Winchester man has been arrested in connection with the incident and was bailed until June.

Police said a 42-year-old Winchester man was also stabbed and received stitches.

Enquiries are ongoing. Anyone with relevant information is asked to call 101 quoting Operation Guide.