BREAKING: Eight teenagers arrested after man stabbed in stomach outside Landport Community Centre

Emergency services raced to Fyning Street at the junction with Charles Street yesterday afternoon (January 28) at approximately 4.30pm after a man was stabbed in the stomach.

The victim, a man in his 50s, received medical attention from the paramedics and a doctor who were deployed to the scene with the air ambulance service.

He was taken to hospital for treatment to life changing injuries and the police have said his condition has been described as serious but stable.

As a result, a considerable police presence remains in the area, with cordons in place at the entrances of Arundel Street Gardens.

An investigation has been launched and as part of police enquiries, officers have arrested eight people:

• A 16-year-old boy from Southsea has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
• Three 15-year-old boys, all from Portsmouth, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
• A 14-year-old boy from Portsmouth has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
• A 13-year-old boy from Portsmouth has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
• A 14-year-old boy from Portsmouth has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent.
• A 15-year-old boy from Southsea has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and obstructing / resisting a constable in execution of duty.

They all remain in police custody at this time.

The police have also confirmed that they have been carrying out enquiries in Church Road in relation to the incident.

More updates to follow.