Investigations underway after reports of youths smashing bottles and fighting in Alton supermarket

Hampshire police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Alton last night (Friday 11 April).

They were called at around 7.30pm on Friday to reports of a group of youths smashing bottles and fighting inside Waitrose on Station Road.

The authority said a 23-year-old man suffered a suspected stab wound to his hand and was taken to hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

There were reports of a further altercation within the railway station car park nearby.

A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm and affray.

A 15-year-old boy from Alton was arrested on suspicion of affray.

A 16-year-old boy from Alton was arrested on suspicion of affray and causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

A 13-year-old boy and a 15-year-old boy, both from Alton, were arrested on suspicion of affray.

They all remain in custody at this time.

Police said: "We would like to speak to anyone with information regarding this incident.

"If you saw what happened, or have relevant CCTV, doorbell camera, or dash cam footage, please call 101 quoting reference 44250159056."

Or to make an anonymous report via Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.

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