Man Charged After Double Stabbing

Police investigating a double stabbing in Southampton have now charged a man.

Two men - an 18 and 23 year old - received stab wounds at a halls of residence at Southampton Solent University.

Emergency services were called to the Sir Sidney Kimber Campus in St Mary's Place shortly after 3pm on Wednesday 20 February.

Armed officers were deployed to the scene and a knife was recovered.

Hamza Himdy, who is 20 and from Clarendon Road in Luton, is charged with possession of an offensive weapon and two charges of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent.  

He is due before Southampton Magistrates today (Friday 22 February).