Appeal for witnesses and information following serious assault in Southsea

Appeal for witnesses and information following serious assault in Southsea

We’ve made four arrests and are appealing for witnesses and information after a man in his 50s was seriously assaulted on Sunday night at Victorious Festival on Southsea Common.

The incident is reported to have occurred near to the main stage between 7.40pm and 9pm yesterday (Sunday 25 August).

It’s reported that the victim was assaulted by four people, causing him bruising to his face and cuts to the head.

Since this was reported to us, officers have been carrying out extensive enquiries and have arrested one man and three boys in connection with the incident.

Lifting Southsea Common creates a new landscape & regenerated beach... |  Download Scientific Diagram

• A 20-year-old man from Southsea has been arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent.
• A 15-year-old boy from Portsmouth has been arrested on suspicion of GBH with intent.
• A 17-year-old boy from Southsea has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent.
• A 16-year-old boy from Portsmouth has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent.

All four have been conditionally bailed until 24 Nobvember pending further enquiries.

Officers continue to investigate the incident and would like to hear from potential witnesses, or anyone who has any mobile phone footage of the incident.

Man Brutally Assaulted in Subway Brooklyn Bridge Station - Manhattan -  YouTube

Did you attend the festival last night? Were you near to the main stage at the times stated above? Did you record anything of the incident which may assist us in our investigation?

Anyone with any information is asked to call 101, quoting incident number 44240365347.

You can also report online via the Hampshire & Isle of Wight Constabulary website, below;

Be the first to comment

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published.


*