THE victim of a fatal stabbing in Andover has been named as William John Rudiak.
The 26-year-old from Winchester Road, Chandler’s Ford, was found in house in Turin Court, following a report of a serious assault at 3.11am on Monday.
Emergency services rushed to the incident but Mr Rudiak was pronounced dead at the scene by paramedics.
His next-of-kin are being supported by specialist officers from Hampshire Constabulary.
A police spokesman said that following a post-mortem they can confirm that Mr Rudiak had died from a single stab wound.
Officers continue to investigate the murder in Turin Court and a report of a sexual assault on a young woman in Little London which was reported at 3.55am on Monday.
Anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting Operation Goldcrest.
Alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, where information can be left anonymously.
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