A police officer has been stabbed several times while out performing a welfare check.
The policeman was deployed to check on a man when he was stabbed at the property, prompted an attempted murder investigation.
Our sister title The Mirror report that the incident occurred at midday today on an address on Portswood Road in Southampton.
Hampshire Police have now announced the officer’s injuries are serious but are not believed to be life-threatening.
His family has been informed and is being supported by specialist officers in the aftermath of the stabbing.
A 51-year-old man from Southampton was subsequently arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, Hampshire Police confirmed.
He remains in police custody at this time.
Investigations are ongoing to establish the exact circumstances of the incident.
Detective Chief Inspector Dave Brown said: “Our thoughts are very much with the officer and his family at this time.
“We have a man in custody arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and we progressing the investigation, carrying out enquiries, conducting house to house visits and scoping CCTV opportunities.
“At the same time, we are providing support to the officer’s family and his colleagues following this incident.
“I would like to reassure you that there we do not believe there is any wider risk to the public.”
