A SECOND arrest has been made in connection with an ongoing murder investigation in South Ham.

A 37-year-old man from Basingstoke has been arrested on suspicion of murder, following the discovery of 41-year-old Jason Williams body in South Ham.

Earlier today (Wednesday, 21 January) police arrested a 34-year-old man, also from Basingstoke, on suspicion of murder as well.

Police launched a murder investigation yesterday (Tuesday, 20 February) following the discovery of 41-year-old Mr Williams’ body in Russell Howard Park.

A post-mortem examination confirmed that the 41-year-old, of St Peter’s Road, South Ham, was killed by a single stab wound to the chest.

Officers had cordoned off the field behind Limington House School, with police going door-to-door to help with their investigation.

This morning (Wednesday, 21 February) officers had cordoned off a property in St Peter’s Road.

Officers will remain in the South Ham area today while enquiries continue.

Anyone with any information which could help the investigation should call police on 101, quoting Operation Dance and the crime reference number 44180066746.