Around 4pm Sunday, 5th December a reported stabbing occurred on South Road in Southampton.

Apparently, a 29-year-old local man was attempting to attend Sunday afternoon’s football match at Southampton Rangers Sports Club when two men assaulted him, as he walked along a sidewalk on South Road, Southampton, outside the club grounds.

It is understood that the 29 year old sustained several stab wounds but managed to make it to the entrance of Southampton Rangers, where security personnel assisted him, until the arrival of EMTs.

He was then transported to King Edward VII Memorial Hospital via ambulance for further treatment of serious injuries – and at last check, he remained hospitalised.

Detectives are appealing for any witnesses to this stabbing incident to call the Criminal Investigations Department on 247-1744 or 211 as soon as possible.

Members of the public with any relevant information are also encouraged to call the independent and confidential Crime Stoppers hotline 800-8477.