Cosham High Street attack: Man, 33, from Portsmouth fights for life - teenager from Petersfield arrested

A Portsmouth man is fighting for life after being attacked in Portsmouth today

A 33-year-old man has suffered life-threatening injuries after being attacked this morning.

Police were called to Cosham High Street just after midnight today after a call was made about a serious assault.

The man was discovered with a serious head injury and was taken to Southampton General Hospital.

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Police in Cosham High Street this morning | Joe Williams/Iconic

A police spokesperson said: “An investigation has been launched and as part of our enquiries, officers have arrested an 18-year-old man from Petersfield on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent. He remains in police custody at this time and enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”

Cosham High Street is still cordoned off as police investigate the incident.

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