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A 60-year-old man remains in police custody after being arrested on suspicion of murdering a woman in Portsmouth. Police responded to a fatal incident on Hartley Road Monday evening. The victim’s identity has not been released.
A 41-year-old Romsey man has been charged with attempted murder after a violent stabbing in Treviglio Place. The victim, a man in his 50s, remains in hospital after emergency responders found him with serious injuries. Daniel Eric Carter will face Southampton Crown Court on June 26.
A multi-vehicle crash on the M3 southbound near Winchester triggered gridlock for holidaymakers heading out on the late May bank holiday, leaving traffic backed up for miles. Hampshire Police and National Highways are managing the scene as authorities warn of lasting delays.
A multi-car crash on the M3 near Winchester left one motorist with minor injuries and triggered a 21-mile detour during Friday evening’s rush hour. Hampshire Police confirmed five vehicles were involved, with all suffering damage.
A reported criminal damage incident at the long-closed Oriental Star takeaway in Winchester was revealed to be a civil matter. Hampshire Police confirmed no further action after officers responded to the scene last week.
The A34 northbound between Basingstoke and Newbury was shut for nearly five hours Tuesday night after a truck shed its load, blocking all lanes. Emergency crews worked through the night to clear debris and debris, reopening the route just after midnight. Local authorities urged drivers to expect delays Wednesday morning.
A 200-metre stretch of the A34 northbound is shut after a lorry jack-knifed into two cars just south of Whitchurch. Emergency crews are battling to clear the wreckage as rush-hour delays stretch for miles.
An 18-year-old has been charged following a high-speed chase on the M3 that ended in a crash, leaving a 17-year-old passenger with a serious head injury. Police allege the stolen Mercedes was taken in two separate break-ins, with two other men now bailed pending further investigation.
A man died after a van burst into flames on a residential street in Winchester, triggering a road closure and a primary school lockdown. Police report no suspicious circumstances but continue inquiries.
A 21-year-old man was sentenced to three years and four months in prison after a brutal unprovoked assault on an 85-year-old man in Salisbury left the pensioner with lasting injuries. Morgan Rees of Middle Wallop repeatedly punched and kicked his victim before driving off, leaving him bloodied and terrified in a layby at 3am on January 25, 2025.
Local residents helped police track down a couple suspected of stealing £12,000 in fuel from garages across three towns over six weeks. The arrests came after a Facebook appeal sparked rapid public response.
King’s School in Winchester shut down Thursday after a doctor and two paramedics landed by air ambulance to treat a member of staff suffering a serious medical episode. Police confirmed no danger to students and parents were sent home as authorities investigate the sudden lockdown.
A man exposed himself near Micheldever railway station on Friday afternoon, prompting a police appeal for witnesses. Authorities released a detailed description of the suspect after no contact was made during the incident.
Hampshire police conducted the first real-world trial of a nitrous oxide breathalyser to detect impaired drivers. The device, capable of identifying use for up to two hours, could transform road safety amid rising laughing gas abuse.
South England police forces are testing the first roadside breathalyser for nitrous oxide, targeting a rising drug trend among young drivers. The device could revolutionise traffic stops by detecting illegal substance use in seconds.
A 17-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and knife possession after an 18-year-old man suffered head injuries in a Fair Oak street fight. Police recovered a blade at the scene and cordoned off the area during a Tuesday afternoon disturbance.
A £75 million cocaine shipment was discovered concealed in banana boxes at Southampton Docks. Two men have been charged in connection with the seizure, following a joint operation by Border Force and Hampshire Police.