Lymington residents shocked by High Street stabbing

A murder investigation is underway following what has been described as a shocking triple stabbing in Lymington.

• Floral tributes left at scene of fatal stabbing in town centre

Emergency services raced to the High Street shortly before midnight on Friday.

Despite the best efforts of paramedics, a 23-year-old man was pronounced dead outside the town’s branch of the Royal British Legion social club.

Floral tributes placed in Lymington High Street.

Meanwhile, another 23-year-old man is in a critical condition in Southampton General Hospital.

A woman, also 23, has been treated having suffered wounds to her chest.

• One dead following Lymington stabbing and another in critical care

Three men, aged 29, 20 and 18, and a 14-year-old boy, all from Lymington, have since been arrested in connection with the attack on suspicion of murder.

At the time of writing, they remain in police custody.

Throughout the weekend a heavy police presence could be seen in the area with a cordon and forensics tent still in place on Sunday.

A 23-year-old man has died following the incident on Friday night.

Speaking to a Daily Echo reporter, shop worker Suzanne Cousins said: “It was just very scary.

"I just couldn’t believe it had happened somewhere like Lymington.

“I’ve never heard of anything like this happening here before.”

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The 71-year-old added: “I mean you see it in big cities and London but to suddenly find out it’s on the streets of Lymington.

"It actually does make me feel I wouldn’t want to walk out in the evening on my own.

"It makes you feel a bit unsafe.

"I love the area and it’s quite a shock.”

A woman who wished to remain unnamed said the stabbing was absolutely tragic.

When asked about her reaction to the assault, she said: “I was devastated. Very, very sad for the entire families involved with all of it.

“There’s a ripple effect that goes on and on and on. It’s such a waste. It’s a waste of life."

• Cordon and large police presence in town centre after late-night incident

The town Mayor, James Hoare, previously said: “I was deeply saddened by the events in Lymington High Street.

“My thoughts are with the friends and family of those who have died and are injured in this terrible crime.”

He extended his thanks to the emergency services for their response to the attack.

Witnesses are urged to contact police by calling 101.